Celtic apologise for fans' poppy banner
Fans among a section of supporters called The Green Brigade, unfurled a banner during half-time which read: "Your deeds would shame all the devils in Hell. Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan. No bloodstained poppy on our Hoops."
Celtic responded to the controversy by issuing a statement on the club's website which said: "The actions of this small minority have no place at Celtic Park.
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Hide Ad"We are currently investigating the matter and, clearly, we apologise for any offence caused."
Some fans of the club, which has a strong Irish Catholic heritage, refuse to support the Poppy Appeal because of the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.