Griffiths tying scarf to post

***lord bunberry*** · 15-07-2017 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Bostonhibby

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Cannae be any worse than having a strangely dressed bloated halfwits intruding on your space and peace by marching up and down the street banging drums and blowing whistles.

Tell me about it, I ****in hate the BB's

**Mcpakeisgod** · 15-07-2017 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Pete

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I'm willing to bet that you're in your twenties like Leigh. I probably would have reacted in a similar fashion if I were his age and I had been provoked. Nothing to do with anything other than immaturity on my part. You don't think about political symbolism in an atmosphere like that no matter how much you are told. It's about the athletic competition first and foremost and after that there might be a bit of room for tribalism.

To the OP, I totally understand but nobody understands until they have wisdom.

Totally get your point and your bang on! 25. I do understand where your coming from, age does play a part.

***Bostonhibby*** · 15-07-2017 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by lord bunberry

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Tell me about it, I ****in hate the BB's

https://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/se...sigi=12jh2h8id

An example of the sort of halfwit I was on about, grown men as well, deary me

***Jim44*** · 15-07-2017 08:25 AM

I don't think that Griffiths' antics can be interpreted in any other way than to incite a response from the opposition fans. A bit like Gascoigne's flute playing escapade. Some might see that as harmless banter others will see it as dangerous provocation. The authorities have to deal with it or it could result in unfortunate consequences. I heard a bit of a report saying that Rodgers had leapt to his defence but I'm not sure if it was for something he did during the match or for his post match behaviour. I must add that the home support behaviour was worse and deserves action from the authorities.

**Topographic Hibby** · 15-07-2017 08:33 AM

Seen a pic from the game where he gives a 5-1 sign to the Linfield fans as he lines up to take a corner. Possibly just before the half bottle of Buckie got launched? Nowt to do with scarves, but just sayin.........

***lord bunberry*** · 15-07-2017 08:43 AM

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Seen a pic from the game where he gives a 5-1 sign to the Linfield fans as he lines up to take a corner. Possibly just before the half bottle of Buckie got launched? Nowt to do with scarves, but just sayin.........

I watched the game and he did the gesture a few minutes before he got pelted with all the stuff. I think it was four minutes before at the previous corner. Some people on twitter are trying to suggest he was booked for the gesture, which isn't true.

**RamYer1902** · 15-07-2017 08:43 AM

This whole thread is embarrassing. He can tie a scarf to the post if he wants. Highly doubt we'd be criticising a Hibs player if they tied a scarf to the post at Tynecastle

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***.Sean.*** · 15-07-2017 08:48 AM

Hate crime

No wonder society is on its arse with all these politically correct bammers that are offended by everything.

***Keith_M*** · 15-07-2017 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

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Griffiths should be made an example of and sent out on loan to us to mend his ways. FFS what was he thinking of, people could have died.

This.

***Frazerbob*** · 15-07-2017 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by scoopyboy

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Whole point being there were no Celtic fans present so how was he going to celebrate with them?

There was a small section of around 200 Celtic fans. Presumably locals who managed to get tickets and then sat together by the police.

***Newry Hibs*** · 15-07-2017 08:57 AM

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Dragged in front of a court facing a charge for tying a scarf to the post?

I think you've had enough tonight mate!

In Northern Ireland it's illegal to wear colours in the workplace and at my work there are induction courses where you're told what can and can't be done. Such conundrums as whistling 'fields of athenry' may actually mean you are a Liverpool fan; having flag pictures on the inside of your locker. I think Griffiths was an arse tying the scarf and wasn't surprised he got targeted by the knobs in the crowd.

**Sir David Gray** · 15-07-2017 08:59 AM

I couldn't care less what any Celtic player does but if you think that anyone would end up charged with a hate crime for tying a scarf round a goalpost then I would suggest you read up on what a hate crime actually is.

***Newry Hibs*** · 15-07-2017 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by scoopyboy

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Whole point being there were no Celtic fans present so how was he going to celebrate with them?

There were several there. Linfield opened a stand and turnstile for them.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40614761

**Future17** · 15-07-2017 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by RIP Bestie

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Had no drink dafty. Just because you don't agree doesn't mean I'm pissed.
Have a wee think to yourself about the situation and how inflamitory the action could have been.
it was stupid and believe me I have seen people taken to court for an awful lot less facing a charge of a hate crime..

A hate crime?

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 15-07-2017 09:27 AM

The *******s made him play on a Friday night, when he should have been on the pull up toon. Hell mend them.

**gillythehibby** · 15-07-2017 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by RIP Bestie

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Why would you do this?
i love Griffiths and I understand that he took abuse and had things thrown at him. But for me he really had to start acting like a professional and leading by example.
This was a high profile game for all that is wrong in society never mind football.
This game had to be rearranged due to religious hatred.and you would expect that the professionals involved would not try to light any fuses.
If a supporter was seen to be doing anything that was deemed to ignite hatred in a situation like this, let's make no bones about it, he/she would have been lifted and dragged in front of a court facing a charge of a hate crime.
Leigh let himself down here, it could be argued that he done the same against Hearts. It was irresponsible and stupid and poured fuel, unnecessarily, on an already poisonous and unacceptable situation.

Well done super Leigh. Get right up that scabby bigoted mob.!

***matty_f*** · 15-07-2017 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

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Griffiths should be made an example of and sent out on loan to us to mend his ways. FFS what was he thinking of, people could have died.

It's the only reasonable solution to the outrage, imho.

***jacomo*** · 15-07-2017 10:01 AM

I hope the stupid Linfield louts who chucked bottles at him were incensed by his actions.

Typical cowardly snowflakes - happy to try and injure the guy by throwing stuff from the safety of the crowd but then all upset by a scarf.

***Bostonhibby*** · 15-07-2017 10:08 AM

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I hope the stupid Linfield louts who chucked bottles at him were incensed by his actions.

Typical cowardly snowflakes - happy to try and injure the guy by throwing stuff from the safety of the crowd but then all upset by a scarf.

this. Police Glasgow might even be able to identify a few faces in the crowd to help them fill in the missing numbers on scotland's crime of the century enquiry.

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**Vini1875** · 15-07-2017 10:10 AM

No problem with it. Football fans want to dish it out but can't take it back.

**Lago** · 15-07-2017 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by High-On-Hibs

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Dragged in front of a court facing a charge for tying a scarf to the post?

I think you've had enough tonight mate!

No it was a silly thing to do.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 15-07-2017 10:19 AM

I couldn't care less what LG gets up to in his guise as a Sellik player ...... but provocation or not its a bit daft for anybody to fan the flames of what is already an incendiary situation. Having said that, given their behaviour the Linfield fans are no doubt assured of a warm welcome in Glasgow and no doubt the hundreds of their fellow local knuckle draggers who will be desperate to join them on the night as well .... it should be a laugh a minute .....not.

**ancient hibee** · 15-07-2017 10:38 AM

Who cares.He plays for Celtic.

***barcahibs*** · 15-07-2017 11:11 AM

It was a stupid thing to do, but hardly worth the furore.

On the other hand anything that sees celtc and their players in bother is fine by me so i hope UEFA absolutely hammer him and them.

There really was no need for it.

***silverhibee*** · 15-07-2017 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

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Griffiths should be made an example of and sent out on loan to us to mend his ways. FFS what was he thinking of, people could have died.

Did you see the guy who ran on to the pitch to attack LG, he looked like killing came easy to him, he looked a f***ing nutter, LG will get fined by Celtc for the 5-1 gesture he made when he took a corner and it seemed to kick off from there.

**~~Ryan69~~** · 15-07-2017 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Is It On....

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What's a lesser greens scarf on a goalpost compared to Souness charging on to the pitch following a hostile (is there any other type) Istanbul derby and planting a giant flag of his team, Galatasaray, by the centre circle of their bitter opponents, Fenerbahce. Now that is truly incendiary!!

He is an absolute hero amongst Galatasaray fans for doing that!

**lobster** · 15-07-2017 11:24 AM

Remarkable that this is the only fallout from that game given the BS surrounding it but would have thought Brendan Rogers would have demanded that his players wouldn't react to any provocation or for that matter encourage anything. Interesting in the context of Bonucci's move to Milan after alleged dressing room clashes.

Strange parallels with LG and them with the hand gesture. Hardly a crime though.

Isn't that scarf stuff a bit Sounessesque?

**Stantons Angel** · 15-07-2017 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Pete

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I'm willing to bet that you're in your twenties like Leigh. I probably would have reacted in a similar fashion if I were his age and I had been provoked. Nothing to do with anything other than immaturity on my part. You don't think about political symbolism in an atmosphere like that no matter how much you are told. It's about the athletic competition first and foremost and after that there might be a bit of room for tribalism.

To the OP, I totally understand but nobody understands until they have wisdom.

I completely agree with your statements.

Ive been at games against this team in N Ireland and seen for myself just how bad these supporters behave. Its like going into a cauldron of hate if you do not have red white and blue in your colours.

when i didnt stand for the National Anthem before a game i was glared at from all directions! Its just a mini Ibrox as far as i am concerned.

Griffithis is not the brightest tool though is he? The hostile atmosphere should have been enough and the history of this part of Ireland is something he must be aware of. The missiles being thrown at him were a disgrace and his booking was farcical. Why would he be wasting time when there was still 30mins to go in the game and they were 2-0 up? the referee needs to have a look at himself there!

Even after this he manages to get dressed and come out again before the crowd have cleared and tie a Celtic scarf to the post, indicating Celtic owned the stadium? Not a very smart thing to do was it? they have a return game at Parkhead to come and 1500 tickets have been sold.......

The Glasgow police will not be taking any sort of crap from anyone that night and wont be pleased either that Griffiths has just stoked the flames!!

Im all against religion and politics being involved in all sport let alone football but this just shows Griffiths immaturity in these matters and IMHO was such a stupid thing to do. No doubt in some people's minds he will be a "hero" and the story goes on and on!!

**~~High-On-Hibs~~** · 15-07-2017 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Newry Hibs

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In Northern Ireland it's illegal to wear colours in the workplace and at my work there are induction courses where you're told what can and can't be done. Such conundrums as whistling 'fields of athenry' may actually mean you are a Liverpool fan; having flag pictures on the inside of your locker. I think Griffiths was an arse tying the scarf and wasn't surprised he got targeted by the knobs in the crowd.

He was targeted before doing that. People who get upset over a scarf tied to a goalpost deserve to be upset. You'd have to be a right bellend to get worked up over something so trivial.