Celtic fans unveiled an offensive banner that read 'f*** the crown' during their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night.
It read: 'Sorry for your loss Michael Fagan.' Celtic fans mocked the Queen's death with offensive banners at Champions League tie - Fans mocked the Queen's death with offensive banners at Champions League tie
Celtic were back on the road for the Champions League and some of their travelling support wanted to make their feelings clear on a topical subject.
The Scots were the dominant side in that opening 30 minutes, but failed to add to their early lead. The game itself saw Celtic grab an early lead when they stormed forward on a counter-attack. Some of the Celtic supporters had already been displaying a banner that read 'F**k the Crown' and, as the anthem played out, others
Another banner in the Celtic end referenced Michael Fagan, the intruder who broke into Buckingham Palace in 1982. WARSAW, POLAND - AUGUST 10: A detailed ...
In turn, Rangers fans will not be permitted to travel to the return tie. Unlike in this week’s other matches featuring British sides, there was no minute’s silence following a meeting between Uefa and the two clubs before the game. At Ibrox, Rangers unveiled a giant display of the Queen and played ahead of their Champions League
A section of Celtic fans attending this evening's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Polish capital Warsaw have unveiled a banner with ...
At Ibrox Park, home of Celtic's rivals Rangers, a minute's silence was observed followed by a rendition of 'God Save The Queen' before their Champions League match against Italian side Napoli. The banners were unveiled less than a week after Shamrock Rovers fans were filmed singing an offensive chant on the death of Queen Elizabeth II during the Hoops' Europa Conference League clash with Swedish side Djurgardens at Tallaght Stadium. Another banner reading: ‘Sorry for your loss Michael Fagan’ refers to the man who twice broke into Buckingham Palace and on the second occasion in July 1982, he wandered into the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II before being apprehended by security staff.
Celtic fans displayed an offensive banner following the death of Queen Elizabeth II during their Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk and the BT ...
[Bayern Munich](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bayern-munich) supporters in Germany protested against the decision made by the likes of the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) and [English Football League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-football-league) to postpone games as a mark of respect. The Scottish giants even defied [UEFA](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/uefa) by playing the national anthem ahead of their clash with [Napoli](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/napoli) at Ibrox. "Fans will be asked to join a minute's silence, which will be followed by the National Anthem, God Save The King. The Premier League have also outlined their plans to pay tribute ahead of the coming fixtures, having called off all 10 matches last weekend. When the clock turns to 70 minutes, fans will be invited to applaud The Queen's 70-year reign." During their side's 2-0 victory over against [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) on Tuesday, a banner in the Allianz read: "Last minute match delays and bans because of a Royal's death!? [Rangers](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc), have a much stronger affiliation with the Royal Family. The BT Sport cameras had panned to the away end and accidentally showed the full banner during their coverage. Michael Fagan was the man who infamously gained unauthorised entry to Buckingham Palace in 1982 while the late Queen was sleeping. Football was postponed across the United Kingdom last weekend, with tributes taking place during games this week. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) Hotspur paid tribute to the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch by observing a minute's silence and wearing black armbands for their games on Tuesday. Celtic supporters displayed a message which read: 'F*** the crown' for their side's 1-1 draw in Warsaw.
There will be no minute's silence in memory of the Queen ahead of Celtic's Champions League encounter with Shakhtar Donetsk in Poland.
Players will observe a minute’s silence ahead of kick-off with a suggestion they could then join fans in a chorus of God Save the King. There will be no minute’s silence in memory of the Queen ahead of Celtic’s Champions League encounter with Shakhtar Donetsk in Poland. No minute's silence at Celtic match as Rangers plan tribute to the Queen
The camera panned onto the visiting support just before kick off and Rob MacLean apologised for anyone offended.
[Ange Postecoglou](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) said on the eve of the Group F clash - where [Reo Hatate](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/reo-hatate) gave the visitors an early lead - that that the club would mark the occasion in their own way. "We live in a society where people can express their own values in any way they want. [Rangers ](https://twitter.com/DR_Rangers)and [Celtic ](https://twitter.com/DR_Celtic)podcast pages and sign up to our [newsletters ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/)to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/Record_Sport), [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/DailyRecordSport)and [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport)for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. Both sets of players wore black armbands in memory of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch who died last week, aged 96. [Celtic’s](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) [Champions League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) clash against Shakhtar Donetsk after the camera panned onto a banner unveiled by the travelling fans which said “F*** the crown”.
BT Sport's coverage of Celtic's UEFA Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk was punctuated by a shot of the Bhoys' away support unveiling a banner ...
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Celtic defender Greg Taylor could be set for a crucial role in tonight's Champions League group stage game against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar are going to pose threats from all over the pitch. After the group stage draw was conducted, many joked that Shved may come back to bite us. With Shved expected to start from the right wing, it will be up to Taylor to shut down any threat that the 25-year-old frontman will attempt to pose Celtic.
Following Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Celtic on Match-day 1 of the 2022/23 Champions League, Toni Kroos has praised Celtic fans for creating an 'Incredible' ...
Before that though, they face these two sides as the away team where they will be hoping to collect a few points before playing the return home fixtures. It is the best atmosphere in Europe and we all want to experience that again.” Following Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Celtic on Match-day 1 of the 2022/23 Champions League, Toni Kroos has praised Celtic fans for creating an 'Incredible' atmosphere inside Celtic Park throughout the night. He recalls being astounded by the lack of hostility and disrespect from The Hoops supporters and was surprised to hear widespread applause at the final whistle, despite the home side's 3-0 defeat. The games against Celtic were special and I want to remember them. “I have a Celtic jersey at home.
It might has been a week since Celtic played Real Madrid at Parkhead, and since then, both teams have played their respective second games of the ongoing ...
Los Blancos would ultimately take control of the game in the second half though and walked out with a 3-0 win. The Hoops were the better team in the first half and should have been two or three goals up by the time Real Madrid scored their first. It has been a week since Celtic played Real Madrid at Parkhead, and since then, both teams have played their respective second games of the ongoing Champions League campaign as well.
WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE: Celtic fans displayed a couple of banners referencing the death of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of their Champions League clash with ...
Celtic had their Scottish Premiership clash over the weekend with Livingston postponed over the weekend due to the death of the monarch. If you are attending tonight’s match, we encourage all supporters to be in their seat for 19:50." While the second, which was unravelled during the Champions League anthem, said: "Sorry for your loss, Michael Fagan."
Ahead of kick-off in Warsaw, cameras panned to a section of Celtic supporters with a couple of provocative banners.
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Celtic could dodge more controversy over fans' reaction to tributes to the Queen, with the Scottish FA telling clubs they DON'T have to play the national anthem ...
‘Home clubs may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem just ahead of kick-off, and players may wish to wear black armbands.’ [Celtic](/sport/teampages/celtic.html) may be allowed to skip the minute's silence and the playing of the national anthem by the Scottish FA when they return to domestic action this weekend. - This means Celtic will not be forced to observe a minute's silence or play the national anthem ahead of their match this weekend
The outspoken pundit was less than impressed with the Hoops legions who travelled to Warsaw but says the Parkhead club shouldn't be held accountable.
[UEFA](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/uefa) under the same auspices as Rangers may well be. "There was just a group of fans who think it's clever to be disrespectful. "But the problem is this, I don't like clubs being sanctioned for the actions of individuals. I suspect they go through their whole lives being disrespectful to most things. "They were given placards to form the Union Jack and there was a drum roll to signal the national anthem. "I know there's times when I say things that perhaps are a little bit strong and full of hyperbole but I ask questions about this.
Celtic fans mocked the death of the Queen as they unfurled huge banners at last night's match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw.
But the show of respect on the field was not repeated in the stands. “Abolish the monarchy and give the people real democracy!!” they tweeted. They added: “King Charles should hand back the six Irish counties on his visit to Northern Ireland — No war!