Celtic could face punishment from the Scottish FA after a section of fans aimed sectarian abuse at Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes.
The Hoops clinched their eighth successive top-flight title with a 3-0 win at Aberdeen on Saturday.
2
Derek McInnes was targeted by Celtic fans again
But the celebrations were marred with the sectarian slurs directed towards McInnes, who was subjected to the same abuse by Celtic fans in last month’s Scottish Cup semi-final.
The former Rangers midfielder was serving a one-game touchline ban after making gestures to Celtic supporters who branded him a ‘sad orange b*****d’.
Defending his close pal, Lennon said: “I am disappointed to say the least.
“I am disappointed for Derek, because I know what a great guy he is, he is a great football man with great integrity. I am sorry he wasn’t in the dugout today.
“I am a huge admirer of what he has done this year, and what he has done previously.â€
2
Neil Lennon defended Derek McInnes
McInnes hit out at Celtic fans’ sectarian chants and asked if the SFA were listening.
He said: “Of course I heard it because I have been hearing it for years.
“It is not if I hear it, that is not the question, the question should be are other people hearing it?
“The biggest surprise would have been if I had not heard it today, as you all know, so it is what it is.
“There has been a missed opportunity to send out the right message. I served my punishment today and I will be back in the dugout next week.”
In February, Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke accused Rangers fans of living in the dark ages after he was called a ‘Fenian b*****d’.
“It’s lovely being back in the west of Scotland, really nice,†he said.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
“When I was approached by Rangers about taking over the job here I was assured that ‘we don’t have that in the west of Scotland anymore. It’s gone’.
“They can call me a b*****d or a w****r. No problem, thanks, guys. But to call me a Fenian b*****d, come on. Where are we living in? The dark ages?
“They are not allowed to call my assistant [Alex Dyer] a black b but they can call me a Fenian b*****d. What are we doing in Scotland?â€
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Only 'stupid people' judge Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on trophies, says John Barnes John Barnes believes only 'stupid people' criticise Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino over their lack of trophies in England. Klopp has lost three cup talkSPORT 11 hours ago
Klopp accepts Liverpool will be judged on trophies - One News
Bournemouth and England striker Callum Wilson has told talkSPORT he will 'make sure' Arsenal target Ryan Fraser doesn't leave the south coast club this summer. The Scotland winger has been strongly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after an impressive campaign with the Cherries.
Transfer EXCLUSIVE: Callum Wilson will 'make sure' Arsenal
Hull City transfer news: Tigers battle Celtic and Rangers for Hearts forward Uche Ikpeazu. The striker has scored six goals for Hearts this season
Cardiff ready battle to secure signature of Hearts ace Uche
Rafa Benitez will fight to prevent Newcastle star quitting St James' Park this summer if he decides to stay at St James' Park. drops hint over Tottenham
~ Clement Lenglet: Barcelona's unsung hero proves himself against Manchester United one year after doing the same with Sevilla ~ Kenya Latest
Clement Lenglet: Barcelona's unsung hero proves himself
The Premier League season is 91 per cent completed but the remaining games still have so much riding on them. A title is still up for grabs, as are places in the top four, while Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City are battling to avoid occupying the last spot in the relegation zone.
Every Premier League team's run-in revealed - from hardest to
Manchester City have announced that club captain Vincent Kompany has decided to leave Pep Guardiola's side after 11 years of service to the club. An announcement has been made one day after the
Vincent Kompany to leave Manchester City as club legend bids
Jose Mourinho has tipped Liverpool to reach a third successive Champions League final next season following their victory over Tottenham on Saturday. An early Mohamed Salah penalty and a late
Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho backs Reds to
Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip. Eden Hazard has all but confirmed football's worst-kept secret as Chelsea's star man is set
Man Utd line up Paul Pogba replacement as star edges closer
Sir Alex Ferguson's four word reaction to Manchester United defeat against Cardiff. Man Utd's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson spoke with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following defeat to Cardiff in the
Man Utd news: Sir Alex Ferguson claim made about Ole Gunnar
Phil Parkinson EXCLUSIVE: Bolton manager reveals 'awkward' goodbye to players as club enters administration by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 15 May Bolton manager Phil Parkinson insists he will NOT turn his back on the in-trouble club, but has revealed to talkSPORT his 'awkward' goodbye to his players as they face an uncertain future.
Benbecula vs Iochdar Saints - Iochdar Saints
iochdarsaints.co.uk/event/955
Phil Parkinson EXCLUSIVE: Bolton manager reveals 'awkward' goodbye to players as club enters administration; Tottenham transfer news: Christian Eriksen and Fernando Llorente out? Andre Gomes and Ryan Sessegnon in? Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils officials 'photographed in talks' with Mexico midfielder Carlos Rodriguez's agent
GameWeek - NinetyMinutes
The pace of the performance was fast moving and unified which is characteristic of high comedy. society - we want to help the third one, service, become more real by linking the people on the
UEFA Champions League - UEFA.com
Lichtsteiner in talks over new Arsenal contract but 35-year-old demands more game time Arsenal are in talks with the much-maligned Stephan Lichtsteiner over a new but the right-back wants
The entire Roma squad showed their respect for Daniele de Rossi as their captain addressed the news that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.Roma have opted not to renew the 35-year-old's contract, instead offering him a role behind the scenes.However, Rossi, speaking during a press conference on
Roma squad attend De Rossi's farewell conference wearing his
Maren Mjelde's injury-time goal against Paris Saint-Germain spared the blushes of Chelsea keeper Ann-Katrin Berger and handed the Blues a Champions League semi-final against Lyon. Having dominated the first period, PSG scored two minutes into the second-half before a terrible own-goal by Berger levelled the tie.
PSG Women 2-1 Chelsea Women (Agg: 2-3): Maren Mjelde strikes
No comments:
Post a Comment