Uncategorized

Hearts fans shame Edinburgh around the world

By The Basa ⋅ April 11, 2005 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

A seemingly large section of the Hearts support jeered and shouted obscene comments before the kick-off of yesterday’s cup semi-final against Celtic during what was supposed to be a one minute’s silence for the Pope. Hearts had issued an instruction on Friday to fans, asking them to observe and respect the one-minute silence.

The booing and jeering was so bad that referee Stuart Dougal cut short the ‘minute’s silence’ after just over 20 seconds. Then a minority of Celtic fans retaliated by shouting sectarian abuse.

This story has been covered all over the world with so far, 112 different publications covering the story around the world. A sample of the articles is below:

More info: Hearts fans’ jeers cut short silent tribute for the Pope
Reaction caps day to forget for Hearts
Hearts apologise after Pope snub
International Articles:
Fans jeer pope at soccer game in Scotland - USA National
Soccer fans boo pontif - USA New York
Anderton angry over booing fans - Ireland
Fans at Soccer Game in Scotland Jeer Pope USA - Chicago
Scottish Soccer Fans Jeer Pope - USA Virginia
Scottish fans jeer pope in moment of silence - USA - Indianapolis
Fans at soccer game in Scotland jeer Pope - China
Fans at soccer game in Scotland jeer pope - USA - National
Hearts fans jeer the Pope in Scottish Cup match against Celtic - Canada
Fans jeering ends pope moment of silence in Scotland - USA - National
Fans at soccer game in Scotland jeer pope - USA - Miami
Fans at Soccer Game in Scotland Jeer Pope - USA - New York
Fans at soccer game in Scotland jeer pope - USA - Seattle
Soccer fans in Scotland jeer pope - USA National
Fans at Soccer Game in Scotland Jeer Pope - USA - San Francisco
Fans jeer pope at soccer game in Scotland - USA National
Soccer fans in Scotland jeer pope - USA National

Random Posts you may have missed

• May 14, 2005 -- Anderson’s glee as Jenners axe 115 jobs
• May 31, 2006 -- The £85,OOO council trainee
• March 17, 2006 -- What a difference 1 year and 1 day makes
• July 6, 2005 -- Council’s mobile cash registers
• June 25, 2005 -- Council under fire again on transport

Rate This Post:
(click on the number of stars you believe this post should have)

(No Ratings Yet)

 Loading ...