The SPFL today announced that it has concluded its investigation into the appearance of a large ‘H’ banner on 23 November 2013 during Celtic’s home match against Aberdeen. SPFL regulations forbid "words or conduct or displaying any writing or other thing which indicates support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation or group proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000”.
The SPFL found that the banner was offensive and breached the SPFL’s Rules. However, Celtic FC were able to demonstrate that they had taken all reasonably practicable steps to prevent the banner being displayed at Celtic Park. As a result, it was determined that there was no evidence of any breach of the SPFL’s Rules by Celtic FC.
The SPFL wishes to reiterate, for the avoidance of doubt, that any banners indicating support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation or group proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000 or are otherwise offensive, are not welcome at SPFL grounds.
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