SPL Discussion Thread

[nigel-harps1954]

It's already better than Finn Park.

[BonnieShels]

You said it...

[DeLorean]

Not quite the SPL but close enough. Haven't been paying much attention so found this preview of tonight's Championship top of the table clash interesting. Some of the attendance figures are amazing really.

Hibernian v Dundee United: Full Easter Road primed for stirring summit clash (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38526398)


Their [Hibs] crowds against Raith Rovers and Ayr this season were bigger than the number who turned up for the last top-flight Edinburgh derby in 2014. They drew more for Dumbarton and Queen of the South than they did for a game against Celtic in their last season in the Premiership. The last time Hibs hosted Dundee United in the top division, only 9,608 turned up. Now, in the division below, the number is doubling.

(http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38526398)

[BonnieShels]

That's what success brings, no matter where that success is.

[DeLorean]

Yeah, bangwagons are powerful things as we know only too well. Still though, I would have thought the likes of the Edinburgh derby would just sell out regardless.

[BonnieShels]

Yeah, bangwagons are powerful things as we know only too well. Still though, I would have thought the likes of the Edinburgh derby would just sell out regardless.

Hearts were right in the sh!tter for an age under the Bankias lad.

Football in Edinburgh is so so fickle. I remember when I had Sky psorts back in the early noughties and Mixu was running the show and Hibs ran Rangers close to nearly finish second I fell for the team pretty hard. It was easy to when you are playing for something. Since those heady days bar the odd Cup run it's been grim. So I can imagine heading out to watch your team get beaten by Rosskinross Shire Lothian Green didn't seem attractive.

When they go up and there's a hint of a struggle you'll find the crowds will fall off.

Be like Lims next season in the PD.

[OwlsFan]

Anyone see Sir Rod Stewart three sheets to the wind for the Scottish cup draw? Too much hospitality me thinks.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/01/22/rod-stewart-really-really-enjoys-scottish-cup-fifth-round-draw/

[sadloserkid]

Be like Lims next season in the PD.

Or like Shels in the first for a few years now. ;)

[OwlsFan]

I would say that there are a fair few die hard Celtic fans who would be disappointed to see the unbeaten record of the "Lisbon Lions" go yesterday. Is the standard of the SPL abysmal or is this Celtic team special ? I do enjoy watching them play as they are easy on the eye but prior to that I had also watched Rangers beat Motherwell in a pretty mediocre game. Rodgers has done a great job it has to be said. Thought they might try and re-sign Gary Hooper from Wednesday but no movement on that front or any other I think. I suppose when you're 22 points ahead, the squad doesn't need huge investment although I note that Rodgers has expressed disappointment that there haven't been any of note.

The population of Edinburgh is around 500K and Glasgow 600K but the Edinburgh teams are light teams behind their Glasgow counter-parts in terms of support. What a shame. A four horse race (even 5 if Aberdeen with 200k plus was included) would be more interesting.

[DeLorean]

I saw a clickbait headline on the Sky Sports Facebook page during the week asking "Is this Celtic team as good as the Lisbon Lions?". Well the Lisbon Lions were the best team in Europe and this side lost 7-0 to Barcelona so possibly not!! I don't think any Celtic fan would be disappointed, the Lisbon Lions still have the distinction of being the first British team to win the European Cup (along with the other four trophies they won that season) which is of far more historical importance.

To be honest, I'd have thought the record run for Celtic's domestic games unbeaten would be much higher. Real Madrid went 40 games unbeaten recently and that included the Champions League, Barcelona went 39 game last season as well.

From a quick Google there, Rangers record unbeaten run in domestic competition appears to be 44, back in 1992/93. I'm sure Celtic would like to beat that, assuming it is the overall record. A season unbeaten and a clean sweep of domestic trophies would be a first also if they could manage it.

Rodgers has done a very good job though. They should be steamrolling all before them in fairness but that's an easy thing to say, only dropping two points at this stage of the season is remarkable in any man's language.

[geysir]

Super Caley go ballistic with this late overhead kick winner against Rangers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN1fmf2j8VA

[OwlsFan]

Enjoyed the Hearts v Celtic game yesterday. Some of the Celtic goals were class. Can they keep this team together, and the manager as well, to improve on their CL performances ? A few additions and they would have a good competitive side at that level.

[OwlsFan]

Couldn't believe the stat produced by the commentator at the Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final. Celtic hadn't beaten Rangers since the 1920s in a Scottish cup semi-final. That was one monkey they were glad to get off their back.

[DeLorean]

I wonder how many matches that was? Might get a chance to check in a while.

[BonnieShels]

I wonder how many matches that was? Might get a chance to check in a while.

Eh...

I'm up to 1961-1962...

Thus far they have played Rangers twice in the SF; winning in 1924-25 and losing in 1959-60.

1920-1921 N/A N/A
1921-1922 N/A N/A
1922-1923 W Motherwell
1923-1924 N/A N/A
1924-1925 W Rangers
1925-1926 W Aberdeen
1926-1927 W Falkirk
1927-1928 W Queen's Park
1928-1929 L Kilmarnock
1929-1930 N/A N/A
1930-1931 W Kilmarnock
1931-1932 N/A N/A
1932-1933 W Hearts
1933-1934 N/A N/A
1934-1935 N/A N/A
1935-1936 N/A N/A
1936-1937 W Clyde
1937-1938 N/A N/A
1938-1939 N/A N/A
1946-1947 N/A N/A
1947-1948 L Greenock Morton
1948-1949 N/A N/A
1949-1950 N/A N/A
1950-1951 W Raith Rovers
1951-1952 N/A N/A
1952-1953 N/A N/A
1953-1954 W Motherwell
1954-1955 W Airdrieonians
1955-1956 W Clyde
1956-1957 L Kilmarnock
1957-1958 N/A N/A
1958-1959 L St Mirren
1959-1960 L Rangers
1960-1961 W Airdrieonians
1961-1962 L St Mirren



Not the most impressive stat. The 80s and 90s will change things...

[DeLorean]

I wonder how many matches that was? Might get a chance to check in a while.

It consisted of five meetings since Celtic won 5-0 in the 1924-25 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1924%E2%80%9325_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) semi final. One went to a replay and obviously the meeting last season was settled on penalties. The others were all played in the 90's (three out of the five) so huge gaps without meeting at the semi final stage, which also included the eight season break during WWII.


1959/60 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 1-1 Celtic, Replay - Rangers 4-1 Celtic

1991/92 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 1-0 Celtic

1995/96 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-1 Celtic

1997/98 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-1 Celtic

2015/16 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-2 Celtic (a.e.t. Rangers won 5-4 on penalties)

[DeLorean]

Not the most impressive stat. The 80s and 90s will change things...

Five meetings in 92 years can't be considered too much of a hoodoo I agree, probably the bigger surprise it that they haven't met at that stage more often, but maybe not.

[SkStu]

Five meetings in 92 years can't be considered too much of a hoodoo I agree, probably the bigger surprise it that they haven't met at that stage more often, but maybe not.

the hot balls, cold balls weren't working on those 5 occasions...it would be interesting to see how often they could have been paired in a semi final (both were final 4) vs the amount of times they were actually paired (7?).

[DeLorean]

the hot balls, cold balls weren't working on those 5 occasions...it would be interesting to see how often they could have been paired in a semi final (both were final 4) vs the amount of times they were actually paired (7?).

I had only looked from the meeting that OF mentioned in 1924-25, but they also had three semi final clashes prior to that:

1891/92 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1891%E2%80%9392_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Celtic 5-3 Rangers

1899/00 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1899%E2%80%931900_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-2 Celtic, Replay - Celtic 4-0 Rangers

1904/05 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1904%E2%80%9305_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-0 Celtic (game abandoned, awarded to Rangers)


So ten meetings in total.

It would be interesting alright to find out how often it was possible but it'll have to be an exceptionally quiet day at the office tomorrow for me to take that one on. :D

[OwlsFan]

I had only looked from the meeting that OF mentioned in 1924-25, but they also had three semi final clashes prior to that:

1891/92 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1891%E2%80%9392_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Celtic 5-3 Rangers

1899/00 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1899%E2%80%931900_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-2 Celtic, Replay - Celtic 4-0 Rangers

1904/05 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1904%E2%80%9305_Scottish_Cup#Semi-finals) Rangers 2-0 Celtic (game abandoned, awarded to Rangers)


So ten meetings in total.

It would be interesting alright to find out how often it was possible but it'll have to be an exceptionally quiet day at the office tomorrow for me to take that one on. :D

The year of the 5-3 win for Celtic is interesting in that the other two semi-finalists were Renton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renton_F.C. and Queens Park. Shame to read about Renton as the professional era seems to have destroyed this successful village team which had won the cup. The final was also played at Ibrox and the first result was deemed null and void due to the state of the pitch (conspiracy ?) but Celtic easily won the next match again at Ibrox.

[DeLorean]

The year of the 5-3 win for Celtic is interesting in that the other two semi-finalists were Renton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renton_F.C. and Queens Park. Shame to read about Renton as the professional era seems to have destroyed this successful village team which had won the cup. The final was also played at Ibrox and the first result was deemed null and void due to the state of the pitch (conspiracy ?) but Celtic easily won the next match again at Ibrox.

Celtic F.C. were only only a wee boba back then, four years old but already throwing their weight around.

[DeLorean]

Article on the current gap between the two clubs here - http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39688091

[OwlsFan]

Article on the current gap between the two clubs here - http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39688091

Still might not stop Rangers making a go of it in the next game. The second half of the cup game saw them create a number of chances which on another day might have gone in but admittedly Celtic were 2-0 up at that stage. From Brown's comments after the game it was clear that the message Rodgers had conveyed to the players was "you are a better side and the only thing which will beat you is your attitude" (i.e. bring your A game and you'll win).

[DannyInvincible]

Rangers fans are disgusted by the rumoured possibility of their team giving champions Celtic a guard of honour at Ibrox this weekend, ha: http://www.talkingbaws.com/2017/04/rangers-fans-smack-down-suggestions-they-should-give-celtic-a-guard-of-honour-at-ibrox/

[BonnieShels]

Whilst they're all a bit jumpy. I find it a bit OTT to be giving guards of honour at EVERY game. Jesus. Surely the one after they have one the league is enough. And even then I think they're naff.

It's up there with a former player not celebrating after scoring a goal. Gack.

[SkStu]

It would be interesting alright to find out how often it was possible but it'll have to be an exceptionally quiet day at the office tomorrow for me to take that one on :D

So, in the spirit of actually contributing and being a team player in this project, I took this on myself.

I looked at all the semi's going back to 1873/74 and identified the number of occasions that both Celtic and Rangers had been in the semi-finals...

They have been in the semi finals only 33 times in that period, including the most recent game - 143 seasons - although Celtic were only founded in 1887 (Rangers 1872). So there have only been 130 seasons that this could have happened. 33/130 = just over 25% of times, both teams have appeared in the semis at the same time.

Of those 33 occasions, Celtic and Rangers were drawn to meet in the semis 10 times - as we have established (not including replays).
1891/92 (Celtic won)
1899/00 (Celtic won - replay)
1904/05 (Rangers won - match abandoned)
1924/25 (Celtic won)
1959/60 (Rangers won)
1991/92 (Rangers won)
1995/96 (Rangers won)
1997/98 (Rangers won)
2015/16 (Rangers won - penalties)
2016/17 (Celtic won)

Of the 23 other occasions that they had the opportunity to meet, 9 times they did not meet and 14 times they did not meet but met in the final.
1893/94 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 3 - Celtic 1)
1898/99 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 0 - Celtic 2)
1901/02 - didn't meet in semis.
1903/04 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 2 - Celtic 3)
1925/26 - didn't meet in semis.
1927/28 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 4 - Celtic 0)
1928/29 - didn't meet in semis.
1947/48 - didn't meet in semis.
1953/54 - didn't meet in semis.
1961/62 - didn't meet in semis.
1962/63 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 3 - Celtic 0 after replay)
1965/66 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 1 - Celtic 0 after replay)
1968/69 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 0 - Celtic 4)
1970/71 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 1 - Celtic 2 after replay)
1971/72 - didn't meet in semis.
1972/73 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 3 - Celtic 2)
1976/77 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 0 - Celtic 1)
1979/80 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 0 - Celtic 1)
1980/81 - didn't meet in semis.
1982/83 - didn't meet in semis.
1988/89 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 0 - Celtic 1)
1998/99 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 1 - Celtic 0)
2001/02 - didn't meet in semis but met in final (Rangers 3 - Celtic 2)

In those 14 games where they met in the final, Rangers hold the edge 8-6 in terms of head to head. In the semi-finals where they did meet, Rangers also hold the edge 6-4. In terms of total cup wins, however, Celtic hold the edge with 36 to Rangers' 33 cup wins.

Interesting things, only 4 times in the 90's did they both get to final 4 and only once in the 00's and 2 so far in the 10's. 7 times in 27 seasons. That seems a remarkably small number of times in such a period of dominance for both albeit one has always been more dominant than the other for long stretches in those decades. Having said that, it matches the frequency throughout the 130 years.

Also, even though they were kept apart 23 out of 33 times, the pattern and years that this occurred doesn't suggest that my warm balls/cold balls theory ;) holds any merit.

My biggest learning over the last hour or so has been that this was a complete waste of time - but I hope some of you fellow geeks find it interesting!! :D

[DeLorean]

Great work Stu!


Of those 33 occasions, Celtic and Rangers were drawn to meet in the semis 10 times

Also, even though they were kept apart 23 out of 33 times, the pattern and years that this occurred doesn't suggest that my warm balls/cold balls theory ;) holds any merit.

Definitely puts the hot/cold balls theory to bed. In probability terms 1/3 is exactly what you'd expect, isn't it, seeing as they'd have a one in three chance of drawing each other each time.


Interesting things, only 4 times in the 90's did they both get to final 4 and only once in the 00's and 2 so far in the 10's. 7 times in 27 seasons. That seems a remarkably small number of times in such a period of dominance for both albeit one has always been more dominant than the other for long stretches in those decades. Having said that, it matches the frequency throughout the 130 years.

That is very interesting but begs an obvious question I think - how often did an earlier round meeting between the two clubs prevent the possibility of one or the other making the final four?

I've checked the 27 seasons from the 1990's to 2010's:

2010's - Once

2010-11 5th Round, Rangers 2-2 Celtic, Replay Celtic 1-0 Rangers

2000's - Twice

2004-05 3rd Round, Celtic 2-1 Rangers
2003-04 Q/Final, Celtic 1-0 Rangers

1990's - Three times (a lady... if you include 1989/90 season)

1996-97 Q/Final, Celtic 2-0 Rangers
1990-91 Q/Final, Celtic 2-0 Rangers
1989-90 4th Round, Celtic 1-0 Rangers


So that's six times (in those 27 or maybe 28 seasons) that one or the other couldn't possibly reach the final four, Celtic with an incredibly good record in those games but generally had home advantage. I'll put it back to you now to work out how often this happened pre-1990. ;)

[CraftyToePoke]

It's up there with a former player not celebrating after scoring a goal. Gack.

You are dead right, God be with the days when a goal against a former club was followed by grabbing your nuts & hip thrusting while mouthing, your mommas, all your f*uckin mommas, at the people who formerly worshiped you.

Way better watch.

[DeLorean]

Just for you Crafty...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liV3LwrLOZU

[SkStu]

I'll put it back to you now to work out how often this happened pre-1990.

Oh man...tomorrows a write off too so.

Actually - I may have to invoke the Sevco proviso if this continues... ;)

[DeLorean]

We need to get Tets on board and get a few graphs going ;)

[geysir]

We need to get Tets on board and get a few graphs going ;)
You have already done the peer review, the graphs would be superfluous.

[DannyInvincible]

"Celtic fans tease Rangers’ James Tavernier over ‘guard of honour’ tweet: http://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/celtic-fans-tease-rangers-james-tavernier-over-guard-of-honour-tweet-1-7933932


Following [Rangers] clinching of the 2015/16 Championship crown, fellow title rivals Hibs refused to partake in the tribute before their 3-2 win over the Ibrox club at Easter Road in April. When Alloa Athletic, Rangers’ next opponents, decided to give them a guard of honour the following match, Tavernier tweeted his appreciation - along with a none-to-subtle dig at Hibs. He wrote: “Great respect to @AlloaAthleticFC for the guard of honour today!! True sportsmanship unlike some.”

Fan @Harky83 tweeted: “I know how much u like a guard of honour, can’t wait to see yours at ibrox for the champions.” While @Ryan224422997 said: “Hopefully you show the six-in-a-row champions the same respect on Saturday.”

[DannyInvincible]

Fair play to Rangers today on providing Celtic with a guard of honour at Ibrox for an entire 90 minutes.

[DannyInvincible]

Meanwhile, a Rangers fan was caught on camera doing a monkey impression whilst Scott Sinclair celebrated having scored a penalty with his Celtic team-mates in front of said fan: https://twitter.com/ByTheMins/status/858278299885326336/video/1

Hard to believe that sort of thing is still going on - or, worse, accepted - in some football grounds.

[Johnnie C]

Considering the amount of rhetoric from the 17th century you'll hear at that dump it's not surprising at all. Really disappointing that Celtic didn't hit double figures in the game cause they certainly had the chances to. Thought it was funny to see stewards 'guarding' the goalposts at the broomloan end at the finish to presumably prevent Griffiths from tying a scarf to a post again !

[OwlsFan]

Without setting Delorian and SkStu off again, apparently the 4 goal win equals Celtic's best victory at Ibrox (apparently a different Ibrox) since 1895.

[DeLorean]

The commentators said it was their first time scoring five at Ibrox anyway. Their previous record 4-0 win came in 1898 according to this. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Firm#Celtic)

Some information on the venue here. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrox_Park_(1887%E2%80%9399))

They looked well on course for six or seven on Saturday, Rangers can feel slightly relieved at only losing 5-1 again!

The hysteria about the obvious gap between the two clubs is a bit baffling I think. What did people expect when Rangers were hurled into the bottom tier of Scottish football without two shillings to rub together? Two years ago they finished 24 points off the pace that Hearts set in Division One and were beaten 6-1 on aggregate by Motherwell in the playoffs, who had finished second bottom of the SPL. To be back in the SPL and qualifying for Europe is a pretty decent progress really and they'll obviously only get stronger from here on.

[OwlsFan]

McCoist kept reiterating that they need investment and pointed to past million+ signings by way of example. What he didn't mention is that they couldn't afford those signings in the past and they are what got them in this mess. Basically they need a sugar daddy/mammy if they want to close the gap on Celtic and/or for Rodgers to leave and their players to go off to pastures new.

[Plastic Paddy]

The hysteria about the obvious gap between the two clubs is a bit baffling I think. What did people expect when Rangers were hurled into the bottom tier of Scottish football without two shillings to rub together? Two years ago they finished 24 points off the pace that Hearts set in Division One and were beaten 6-1 on aggregate by Motherwell in the playoffs, who had finished second bottom of the SPL. To be back in the SPL and qualifying for Europe is a pretty decent progress really and they'll obviously only get stronger from here on.

At the risk of a huge chomp, I have to comment on this. "Rangers" were not "hurled into the bottom tier... with two shillings to rub together". The new Ibrox club was not demoted, relegated or anything else like it, but Sevco Scotland was granted a football licence and awarded the vacant SFL spot despite having neither the trading history nor the requisite documentation. Having been allowed by a supine SFA to change its trading style to that of the original club, the new entity's CEO then ran a share issue that raised in excess of £20m and then oversaw the spunking of the whole lot and more. A succession of spivs and chancers subsequently found their way to and through the Blue Room while any serious businesspeople were discredited and scared off. And the supporters keep allowing themselves to be fleeced for more.

In short, the new "Rangers" is guilty of the same hubris and sense of entitlement as the old, and due to its profligacy appears to be headed in exactly the same direction. As they say in Scotland, hell mend them.

:ball: PP

[DeLorean]

At the risk of a huge chomp, I have to comment on this. "Rangers" were not "hurled into the bottom tier... with two shillings to rub together". The new Ibrox club was not demoted, relegated or anything else like it, but Sevco Scotland was granted a football licence and awarded the vacant SFL spot despite having neither the trading history nor the requisite documentation. Having been allowed by a supine SFA to change its trading style to that of the original club, the new entity's CEO then ran a share issue that raised in excess of £20m and then oversaw the spunking of the whole lot and more. A succession of spivs and chancers subsequently found their way to and through the Blue Room while any serious businesspeople were discredited and scared off. And the supporters keep allowing themselves to be fleeced for more.

In short, the new "Rangers" is guilty of the same hubris and sense of entitlement as the old, and due to its profligacy appears to be headed in exactly the same direction. As they say in Scotland, hell mend them.

:ball: PP

Ah yeah, sorry for my loose (technically inaccurate) wording. I know how things played out and I definitely wasn't being sympathetic if that's the way you read it.

The point I was making didn't need to be supported by the specifics... just the bottom line, i.e. Rangers, in their current disguise, had to start from the bottom up without massive funds behind them (relative to Celtic at least).

[SkStu]

Not SPL but.....bwahahahahaha

https://streamable.com/pkyng

[OwlsFan]

So one more game to an unbeaten league season for Celtic. When you consider how poor they were under Ronnie Deila, it has been one hell of a transformation by Brendan Rodgers, especially with Rangers back in the league. Certainly done his c.v. no harm at all.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/1019882/rangers-emerge-as-shock-contenders-to-sign-former-celtic-star-niall-mcginn-from-aberdeen/

Rangers linked with McGinn.

[DeLorean]

This could be a good watch tonight - http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40019642




Glasgow 1967: The Lisbon Lions

Fifty years after Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup, this documentary tells the stories of the men who were part of that squad, featuring unseen archive footage, fans' stories and moving testimonies from Bertie Auld, Bobby Lennox, Jim Craig, John Clark, Willie Wallace, former Rangers captain John Greig and the players' families.

[OwlsFan]

I had to laugh when I heard that some Rangers' fans had complained about Lennon's behaviour at the end of the Hibs' victory at Ibrox when you consider the appalling stick they give him. No charges are to be brought against him https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0815/897532-lennon/ Players often celebrate in front of opposing fans. Can managers not do the same ?

Tricolour among the Hibs' fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuRJSKaPN8A

[BonnieShels]

I had to laugh when I heard that some Rangers' fans had complained about Lennon's behaviour at the end of the Hibs' victory at Ibrox when you consider the appalling stick they give him. No charges are to be brought against him https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0815/897532-lennon/ Players often celebrate in front of opposing fans. Can managers not do the same ?

Tricolour among the Hibs' fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuRJSKaPN8A

That's an Ivory Coast flag...

[geysir]

That's an Ivory Coast flag...
It's an Irish flag. Just because you look at from the other direction doesn't make it an Ivorian flag:)

[OwlsFan]

That's an Ivory Coast flag...

Except Hibs have no player from the Ivory Coast.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/celtic-pitch-invader-from-ireland-getting-barrage-of-death-threats-brother-36137764.html

Had a feeling he was one of our own. Poor Glaswegians, having imbeciles like him descending on the city every two weeks.