Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has slammed the Celtic supporters who disrupted the minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday before the match at Rugby Park this afternoon, saying that their conduct was ‘awful’.
A section of the Celtic support unfurled banners in protest prior to the silence taking place, and sang throughout the short period of ‘silence’ before referee Nick Walsh decided to cut the minute short.
McInnes was appalled by the behaviour of those visiting fans, and felt moved to comment on it when asked about a potential red card for Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate late in the game.
“I don't get any decisions,” McInnes said.
“Celtic even decided when the minute silence stops. I mean, we don't get these decisions.
“I thought it was awful. Awful. Why? I'm not going to lie, I'm not a politician or anything, but it's our ground, it's our minute silence. I don't get why we shouldn't have the wherewithal just to stand and show a bit of respect for one minute.”
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was also disappointed that the full period of silence was not observed, commenting: “I think if it's a minute silence it should be a minute.
“That's the reality of it. I think you guys know the script up here at this time of the year. It's always a challenge. But if it's a minute silence, it's a minute silence. I think we all want to respect that. And we all understand that some don't. So, it can be a divisive one.
“But like I say, I understand. But really, my chat is for the football and that's something else. that's outside of that, sadly.”
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