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Celtic goalie rapped for Ibrox taunt



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Published Date: 06 May 2007
CELTIC goalkeeper Artur Boruc was under fire last night after waving a celebratory flag in front of Rangers fans to mark his team's capture of the Scottish Premier League title.
The controversial Pole angered opposition supporters by parading a banner with the word "Champions" written across it after Celtic's 2-0 defeat at Ibrox.

Strathclyde Police will discuss the incident with Celtic and the SPL.

Celtic manager Gor
don Strachan played down his goalkeeper's on-pitch antics and Boruc will not be charged by police. However, police are likely to urge players to keep in control of their emotions on such occasions.

A statement from Strathclyde Police last night said: "Strathclyde Police are aware of the Celtic goalkeeper's actions following the final whistle at the Rangers v Celtic game today.

"No criminal act has occurred however. This matter will be further addressed with Glasgow Celtic Football Club and the Scottish Premier League."

Boruc's actions sparked a fiery reaction from Rangers fans after the match.

It is the latest of several rows involving Boruc, who has had a series of run ins with opposing fans.

In December, he blessed himself in front of Rangers supporters during an Old Firm game.

Television footage showed the Polish internationalist making the sign of the cross as he walked towards his goal at the Copland Road end of Ibrox stadium before the start of the second half.

That followed a row earlier last year after it emerged that Boruc had been cautioned for making provocative gestures towards Rangers supporters during a match at Ibrox in February.



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  • Last Updated: 06 May 2007 12:51 AM
  • Source: Scotland On Sunday
  • Location: Scotland
  • Related Topics: The Old Firm
 
1

kguffg,

a 06/05/2007 05:16:11

"Boruc's actions sparked a fiery reaction from Rangers fans after the match."

Nonsense.

Tom English's article gets it right: there was no reaction by fans to this daft provocation.

Even Lennon resisted joining in.

2

steve 1511,

06/05/2007 06:58:43

borucs a clown,his actions fitted in well with the rest of the clowns who played for celtic yesterday

3

Ronnie Ray,

Glasgow 06/05/2007 08:25:47

Dear Gareth
Your attempt to to cause controversy with this article has failed miserably...as you can see by the non interest in this story ....GROW UP!

4

Boberto,

06/05/2007 09:48:29

Foolish behaviour by Boruc especially given his previous caution.

But just showed how much he was hurt by the day's events! ;o)

5

Mani,

Jungle 06/05/2007 12:05:45

Non story

6

Anthony,

Glasgow 06/05/2007 12:18:23

I don't recall the Scotsman getting so upset when Charlie Miller and Ian Fergusson of Rangers, went into a mock huddle to ridicule Celtic after defeating them at Celtic Park several years ago.

7

Freethinker,

Penicuik 06/05/2007 13:23:45

He's a great keeper but needs to develop some maturity. Hopefully that'll come with age.

And I'm a Tim.

8

alex paterson,

embra 06/05/2007 14:00:40

Good keeper but a silly thing to do,At the moment we are all trying to halt trouble at football games,Thankfully he was laughted at.

9

I-Mac,

06/05/2007 14:04:28

"I don't recall the Scotsman getting so upset when Charlie Miller and Ian Fergusson of Rangers, went into a mock huddle to ridicule Celtic after defeating them at Celtic Park several years ago." (6)

Maybe they were distracted by the small matter of Celtic fans trying to attack the referee on the pitch, hurling coins at the referee and the Rangers team, plunging from the stands, etc.

10

james 1st,

06/05/2007 21:36:00

why are the police taking no action, this is not the fierst time that this player has tried to cause trouble


 

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