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Green Brigade say Celtic fans protested at Britain's 'hypocrisy and shame' as minute's silence disrupted
The Green Brigade say they protested against Britain's 'hypocrisy' after a minute's silence for Remembrance Sunday was cut short at Rugby Park.
The Celtic fan group waved large Irish and Palestinian flags above a banner during the pre-match tribute against Kilmarnock which read: "From Balfour to Starmer, the crimes of the empire live on, Britain is committing genocide in Gaza."
Fireworks from the away end were also let off, while a significant section of Hoops supporters also chanted about the death of Aidan McAnepise, who was shot by a British soldier in County Tyrone in 1988. Referee Nick Walsh ended the moment of contemplation prematurely as whistles and jeers persisted.
READ MORE: Derek McInnes lambasts 'awful' Celtic fans as Remembrance Sunday minute's silence cut short
Televised live by Sky Sports, the broadcasters were forced to apologise as commentator Ian Crocker said: "Sorry if you were offended for the disturbance to the silence." Last night, the Green Brigade issued a statement explaining the reasons behind their protests.
A message from North Curve Celtic read: "In 1917, following his bloody rule in Ireland, Arthur Balfour gifted the country of Palestine to the Zionist movement. This set in motion the establishment of the racist state of Israel in 1948 and 76 years of brutal murder, ethnic cleansing and occupation of the indigenous Palestinian people.
"In 2024, Keir Starmer continues this bloody British legacy by committing genocide in Palestine through direct military assistance, arms exports and diplomatic cover to the illegitimate state of Israel. Today, on Armistice Day, we highlight the hypocrisy and shame of the British establishment and others who selectively mourn the loss of life and fail to support an armistice to the ongoing genocide in Palestine."
Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes hit out at Celtic fans for disrupting the pre-match gesture, saying: "Celtic even decided when the minute silence stops. I mean, we don't get these decisions but I thought that was awful. Awful. Why? I'm not going to lie, I'm not a politician or anything, but it's our ground, it's our minute silence. I don't get why we shouldn't have the wherewithal just to stand and show a bit of respect for one minute."
Parkhead manager Brendan Rodgers felt that the minute's silence should have been completed, adding: "I think if it's a minute silence it should be a minute. That's the reality of it. I think you guys know the script up here at this time of the year. It's always a challenge.
"But if it's a minute silence, it's a minute silence. I think we all want to respect that. And we all understand that some don't. So it can be a divisive one. But like I say, I understand. But really, my chat is for the football and that's something else. that's outside of that, sadly."
