Man banned from football matches after Celtic Park disorder

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Liam Connolly was banned from football for two years after being convicted of breach of the peace.

Liam Connolly, 38, pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 7 October. He received a two-year Football Banning Order and a Community Payback Order of 150 hours.

The disorder took place at the end of a Celtic v Hearts fixture on 16 May. Glasgow Live reports there was a pitch invasion after Celtic's victory, with further scenes following during an unofficial celebration in the Trongate area of the city after the final whistle.

Constable Ryan Beveridge said: 'What followed at Celtic Park and towards the Trongate area of Glasgow after the final game of last season was completely unacceptable. We will not tolerate disorder and hostility of any kind and those involved will pay the consequences.'

How it is being reported

• Man banned from football matches for two years over Celtic title celebration disorderCeltic fan Liam Connolly banned from football matches for two years after May 16 disorder at title celebrations in Glasgow left police and public injured.The Herald · 12 Oct, 16:48
• Man banned from football matches after Celtic Premiership finale chaosLiam Connolly was also given a Community Payback Order consisting of 150 hours.Glasgow Live · 12 Oct, 16:02
• Football fan banned from matches for two years after Celtic Park disorderLiam Connolly, 38, was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court after Celtic v Hearts disorder, receiving a two-year football ban and 150 hours’ community payback.Glasgow Times · 12 Oct, 15:19

In this story: Liam Connolly · Celtic · Hearts · Glasgow Sheriff Court · Glasgow · Police Scotland

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