Celtic

2024 - 11 - 10

Celtic's Gritty Win Leaves Kilmarnock Fuming and Football Fans Divided!

Brendan Rodgers - Callum McGregor - Celtic FC - fan engagement - football controversy - Kilmarnock FC - Nicolas Kuhn - Remembrance Sunday - Scottish Premiership - Sky Sports

Celtic returns to the top of the Premiership with a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock, but their fans' protest during a minute's silence steals the headlines!

In a gripping Scottish Premiership clash, Celtic secured their position at the top of the league with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock. The match at Rugby Park saw Celtic's captain Callum McGregor and emerging talent Nicolas Kuhn find the net, delivering the vital goals needed to claim the three points. However, the match was marred by controversy, as a minute’s silence in remembrance of fallen soldiers was disrupted by Celtic fans, leading to a swift apology from Sky Sports commentators who were stunned by the events unfolding before them.

The game started under a somber atmosphere as players and fans alike prepared to pay tribute during Remembrance Sunday. Yet, the silence was broken when some members of the Green Brigade—a notorious Celtic supporters group—started chanting pro-IRA songs, prompting immediate backlash from both the Kilmarnock community and football commentators. Manager Derek McInnes wasn't shy about expressing his discontent, labeling the outburst as “awful” and calling for greater respect during such solemn occasions. It seems that while Celtic were focused on footballing glory, some fans were set on making a statement of their own.

On the pitch, Celtic demonstrated resilience and a tactical edge against a determined Kilmarnock side who, despite the result, showed impressive form. The game marked a critical juncture for Brendan Rodgers’s team as they aim to remain competitive in both the domestic league and in European competitions. With this win following their spirited performance against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, Celtic appear to be building significant momentum, even as they navigate the challenges off the field. Fans of both Celtic and Kilmarnock were left mixing their post-match emotions between pride in their teams and disappointment over the events surrounding the minute's silence.

This match has undoubtedly left a mark on the Scottish football landscape, inciting debates about fan behavior, tradition, and respect. While Celtic fans celebrated a return to the top of the Premiership, the controversy raised questions about the intersection of sport and socio-political expression. In an interesting twist, as of now, Celtic boasts the strongest goal difference in the league, whilst Kilmarnock's setback in this fixture emphasizes the often fine margin between triumph and disaster in professional football.

Fun Fact: Despite the outcry, Celtic's entrance into the Champions League this season has seen them outperform many expectations, turning critics into fans as they continue to impress Europe. Interestingly, Celtic has a previous strong bond with the Irish community, dating back to their formation in 1887, which is reflected through supporters' passionate displays that often intertwine with political sentiments, underlining the complexities of fan culture in football!

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Celtic see off dogged Kilmarnock to return to Premiership summit (The Irish Times)

Scottish Premiership: Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 2 (McGregor 45+4, Kuhn 71). Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn continued their goalscoring form to ensure Celtic ...

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Celtic return to top of Premiership after supporters disrupt minute's ... (The Guardian)

Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kühn scored in Celtic's 2-0 win at Kilmarnock after referee Nick Walsh cut short the minute's silence for Remembrance Sunday.

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What channel is Kilmarnock v Celtic Scottish Premiership match on ... (Radio Times)

Check out how to watch Kilmarnock v Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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Sky Sports apologise for 'disturbance' in Kilmarnock vs Celtic silence (The National)

Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker issued an on-air apology after a minute's silence was disrupted ahead of the Scottish Premiership match between…

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Celtic supporters boo during minute's silence before Remembrance ... (Daily Mail)

Brendan Rodgers' Scottish Premiership leaders travelled to Rugby Park and both sets of players joined clubs across the country in falling silent ahead of ...

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Celtic fans protest during minute's silence at Rugby Park (HeraldScotland)

Brendan Rodgers' side are in Scottish Premiership action against Kilmarnock this afternoon. Aberdeen defeated Dundee on Saturday to go top of the table, but the ...

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Team news in focus: Celtic (H) - Kilmarnock FC (Kilmarnock FC)

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Celtic fans sing pro-IRA songs as Remembrance Sunday tribute ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Suspected Green Brigade members wave Irish and Palestinian flags in an act of defiance against Britain's war dead.

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Killie 0 Celtic 2: Nicolas Kuhn and Kasper Schmeichel get Celtic ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Celtic dug out a gritty win over an impressive Kilmarnock side as goals from captain Callum McGregor and the red-hot Nicolas Kuhn gave them three points ...

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Brendan Rodgers names Celtic side to face Kilmarnock (The Celtic Way)

Kyogo has dropped to the bench for Adam Idah with Cameron Carter-Vickers absent from the squad and Liam Scales in from the start. Kasper Schmeichel is in goal ...

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McInnes slams 'awful' Celtic fans for disrupting silence (HeraldScotland)

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has slammed Celtic supporters who disrupted the minute's silence for Remembrance Sunday at Rugby Park...

Kilmarnock Furious At Disruption Of Remembrance Silence By ... (Barron's)

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes labelled the disruption of a pre-match minute's silence "awful" after his side were beaten 2-0 by Celtic on Sunday.

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Celtic show 'another side' in following up Leipzig win by beating ... (sportsmax.tv)

Brendan Rodgers' side defeated German side Leipzig 3-1 on Tuesday to put themselves in a strong position in the league phase of the Champions League, but their ...

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Celtic Maintain Unbeaten Start with Hard-Fought Win Over Kilmarnock (Yahoo Sports)

Celtic returned to the top of the Scottish Premiership after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock, with Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn proving to be ...

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Brendan Rodgers responds to Celtic Remembrance Day fan protest (The National)

Brendan Rodgers has acknowledged the actions of the Celtic support during the scheduled minute's silence against Kilmarnock.

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Killie 0 Celtic 2: Instant reaction to the burning issues (The National)

Some ruthless finishing from red-hot Nicolas Kuhn and some great goalkeeping from Kasper Schmeichel saw Celtic overcome a tough test at Kilmarnock...

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Minute's silence cut short as Celtic fans sing through tribute in ... (Sky News)

Celtic's manager Brendan Rogers said the minute should have been completed, while a fan group explained why they made the stand on Remembrance Sunday.

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Celtic show 'another side' in following up Leipzig win by beating ... (sportsmax.tv)

Brendan Rodgers' side defeated German side Leipzig 3-1 on Tuesday to put themselves in a strong position in the league phase of the Champions League, but their ...

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Kilmarnock 0-2 Celtic: Hoops back on top of Scottish Premiership ... (Sky Sports)

Report as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 at Rugby Park; Callum McGregor put the Hoops ahead after Marley Watkins had hit the post for the hosts; Nicolas Kuhn ...

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Celtic shows another side in vital win at Killie (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Brendan Rodgers was delighted with the way Celtic dealt with the contrasting challenges of RB Leipzig and Kilmarnock in a successful week. for the defending ...

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'Stunning' – National press goes crazy over 9/10 Celtic player in win ... (Yahoo Sports)

Celtic maintained their impressive form in the Scottish Premiership after beating Kilmarnock 2-0 on Sunday afternoon away from Parkhead.

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Remembrance Sunday tribute stopped after nine seconds as Celtic ... (The Independent)

Celtic fans also waved Irish and Palestinian flags and displayed a banner accusing Britain of genocide ahead of their Scottish Premiership match with ...

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Why do some Celtic fans boo Remembrance Sunday? (The Independent)

Away supporters booed as Kilmarnock captain Kyle Vassell laid a wreath in the centre circle. They then drowned out an attempted minute's silence with a song ...

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Match report: Kilmarnock 0-2 Celtic - Kilmarnock FC (Kilmarnock FC)

Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn were on the scoresheet as the Glasgow side picked up the three points. Derek McInnes made three changes to the side from Dens ...

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Two thirds of Celtic fans want fan board put in place by club (HeraldScotland)

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