Lazio v Celtic – Mass in Rome, a Principled Support with Dreams and Songs to Sing

CELTIC SUPPORTERS flocked to to a specially arranged Mass in Rome this morning.

“A beautiful Mass concelebrated by 6 priests in the fabulous Church of St Ignazio for the Celtic support in Rome. Thanks to the students of the Pontifical Scots College for organising the Mass. A special occasion for everyone there,” The Celtic Trust tweeted.

A beautiful Mass concelebrated by 6 priests in the fabulous Church of St Ignazio for the Celtic support in Rome. Thanks to the students of the Pontifical Scots College for organising the Mass. A special occasion for everyone there. pic.twitter.com/krBsj5U6nv

— Celtic Trust (@TheCelticTrust) November 7, 2019

Fantastic from Davy in Rome 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 pic.twitter.com/tifGblfShA

— Henriklubo (@Henriklubo) November 7, 2019

Davy & Claudia having the best time in Rome…so wish I was there 🤗 pic.twitter.com/Pj4n1uxSG1

— Henriklubo (@Henriklubo) November 7, 2019

The Media have been predicting all sorts of horrible things await Celtic fans in Rome after the support stood up against a repugnant right wing Lazio support who marched through Glasgow with their offensive ‘Roman Salutes’ two weeks ago.

Amazingly these Lazio Ultras have been bonding with the Rangers support on social media, just when they are in full Poppy mode after holding October’s Remembrance Day event at Ibrox with their big army artillery gun aimed towards the East End of the City.

Remembrance Day is actually in November but as someone said, they are trying to out-remember everyone else, while actively supporting those who still follow the political theory of the ‘Italian War-time leader’ as the BBC’s Chris McLaughlin famously described Mussolini.

This tweet sums it up.

Mental how Rangers supporters determination to oppose anything the Celtic support stand up for, has got them into the position where they they're currently showboat rembemberance of the British army whilst supporting Italian Nazis whilst supporting the Israel government.

— JT-🍋 (@1888JT) November 7, 2019

The Football Italia site seems much less keen on the Lazio support that the Ibrox fans, judging by this.

BLOG: Ultras ruining Lazio's image#Lazio must realise ultras are damaging their international standing and really do something to clamp down on the Fascist elements, warns @EmmetGates https://t.co/SBnyMUxK7O #LazioCeltic #LAZCEL #UEL #SerieA pic.twitter.com/nRgIHZu6dM

— footballitalia (@footballitalia) November 7, 2019

Here’s some reaction to the worrying news that two Celtic fans suffered minor injuries last night after the bar they were in was attacked by a group of Lazio Ultras.

This Celtic fan, Dennis Connelly, is very impressive. Hope the victim is ok. https://t.co/PiFwVKnRYN

— Tom English (@TEnglishSport) November 7, 2019

Lazio (fans) have just attacked us. Luckily staff in the bar have been fuckin class. We are at the back of the bar minding our own business. Celtic fans please watch. @CelticFCSLO @PaulDykes @ACSOMPOD pic.twitter.com/OifFOywDwP

— KEVIN MCGUIRE (@kevmcguiremusic) November 6, 2019

Still, everyone in Rome must remain vigilant and follow the advice that has been issued by the club, including this update from this morning.

#Celtic statement after last night’s attacks in Rome… pic.twitter.com/JXqhMa8WdW

— Alison Conroy (@AlisonGConroy) November 7, 2019

Most seemed to be tucked up in bed early last night with very few parties taking place.

Aye looks like we are all sitting in our hotels pic.twitter.com/hzUfcrxrnK

— leftwing badges (@Leftwingbadges) November 6, 2019

In fact the Celtic support’s spirits were high as excitement mounted ahead of this Europa League showdown with the Italian giants. Here’s some Hoops fans touching down in Rome.