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Celtic fan banned for two years over Shankland gesture

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Various stewards with yellow high vis jackets on lead three Hearts footballers - wearing maroon shirts and white shorts - off the pitch as Celtic fans run about the field.

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Celtic fan banned for two years over offensive gesture towards Lawrence Shankland

Overview

A Celtic supporter who entered the pitch and made an offensive gesture towards then-Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland during a title-clinching match has been sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work and a two-year football banning order.

Key points

  • Liam Connolly, 37, pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to breach of the peace.
  • The incident occurred during a pitch invasion after Celtic defeated Hearts 3-1 to win the league title on 16 May.
  • Connolly approached Hearts player Lawrence Shankland while carrying a child and made an offensive gesture.
  • He was sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work alongside the two-year football match ban.
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