TWO STORIES on The Celtic Star this morning should be well known to everyone with Celtic in their hearts. The first was uncomfortable to write and to publish but is nevertheless important. It should not be overlooked today and you can read this article, titled Unfit to Wear the Scarf – Racists have no place in Paradise HERE.
Then there was the article about the completely inaccurate subtitled translation that was put on the screen by Sky Sports who had interviewed the Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos. A Spanish speaking CSC translated the actual words spoken and they bear little relation to what was put up by Sky Sports in their subtitles. You can read ‘Disgraceful manipulation’ – Sky Sports accused of a completely invented ‘translation’‘ HERE.
Celtic have this evening released the following statement and just as there is within the first article mentioned above, there are points that you will have to be careful not to miss. And make no mistake that Celtic are coming out fighting, calling out the true offenders here and their target is Scotland’s Shame.
Neil Lennon once said ‘this is only the beginning’ and tonight that quote springs to mind. Well done Celtic, put our own house in order and then shine a light on them, their clubs and their deep-rooted racism. Here’s Celtic’s statement in full.
Be proud of the club tonight folks. Be very proud…
“Celtic Football Club has today asked Sky Sports to conduct an investigation into an interview broadcast yesterday, which accused Celtic supporters of racist behaviour.
“Translations provided to Celtic Football Club have shown inconsistencies between the words spoken during the interview broadcast and the subtitles used by Sky Sports.
“In particular, and most concerning, while the broadcaster used the following subtitle on screen: “Afterwards it was very frustrating to hear the crowd screaming at me. They were saying offensive and racist words.”
“Mr Morelos does not use these words anywhere within the extended interview which has been broadcast across Sky’s platforms.
“Celtic FC has asked Sky Sports to clarify their position on this matter.
“Celtic, a club open to all since its inception, abhors racism. Our consistent stance is that wherever racism exists it should be tackled head on. Celtic will always investigate any report of racist behaviour and take appropriate action. This is a standard which all clubs should meet.
“Celtic needs no encouragement to pursue racism, particularly as players and management at the club have suffered abuse persistently over the years. The seriousness of such cases has been confirmed with the prosecution and criminal convictions of some of the perpetrators.
“Celtic is proud of the wonderful reputation earned by its supporters over many years in many countries and at home. The club owes it to them to act in a responsible, dignified and professional manner and to treat racism with the seriousness it deserves.” Statement Ends.
Some amount of sanctimonious pish flying around this morning.
If you want ACTUAL evidence of racist abuse here you go.
Don’t remember TV interviews being set up to ask Scott Sinclair if he “worried about his safety”
PR-managed pish. pic.twitter.com/aQNtpoqBVN
— Celtic F1rst (@CelticF1rst) February 3, 2020
ALSO ON THE CELTIC STAR and it is an important read…Unfit to Wear the Scarf – Racists have no place in Paradise see HERE.
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