A MINORITY of supporters interrupted a minute of silence for Remembrance Sunday at the Ross County v Celtic match.
The disturbance forced BT Sport commentator Derek Rae to issue an apology to viewers watching the match live.
Celtic boss Ronny Deila criticised the fans responsible and said the club had to deal with it.
He said: "I am disappointed in it. It is something the club maybe say something about, but personally it is disappointing."
"I come from Norway and I don't know too much about these things, but it is something the club has to deal with."
Both teams lined up around the centre circle just before the kick off to mark the day which commemorates the contributions of British servicemen during the two world wars and other conflicts.
A minority of fans were heard jeering and chanting during the pause before referee Kevin Clancy blew his whistle to end the tribute and begin the game.
Commentator Derek Rae said: “Well I think it’s just a shame that not everyone can share a minute’s silence when they’re guests in someone else’s house.”
A spokesman for Celtic FC said: "The silence was impeccably observed by the overwhelming majority of our fans as it always is.
"Clearly we are disappointed that a handful of individuals have chosen to embarrass the Club and our supporters in this way. These individuals are not welcome at celtic."
Fans registered their distate on social media.
Absolutely respect the choice not to wear a poppy but don't agree with not observing a minute's silence. Former Celtic players died in WW1.
— Celine (@urmyexception) November 8, 2015
Sick of this pantomime every Remembrance Sunday. They fought and died for you. You don't speak for me or the vast majority of Celtic fans.
— Lozboz (@Laurenaurelia) November 8, 2015
feel sorry for the decent celtic fans who observe the silence and respect remembrance that are marred by the scum that don't, embarrassing
— David Watt (@davidwatt_) November 8, 2015
Some felt there was an overreaction to events.
Good win CELTIC, nothing controversial to slag DELIA abt so t Media will hype up t "1 mins Silence" .......
— Pat Keenan (@PatKeenan5) November 8, 2015
Celtic have no poppy on their shirt: Scum Ross County have no poppy on their shirt: Silence
— marquee (@doug__) November 8, 2015
Very sad behaviour by SOME Celtic fans minute silence #PoppyAppeal #RossCounty pic.twitter.com/Cvt02Q3Ecl
— Murdo Mackenzie (@murdom4) November 8, 2015
There was condemnation last year when there was boos and chants during a minute’s silence at the Aberdeen v Celtic SPFL clash which was screened live on TV.
Celtic fans accused those responsible for insulting the memory of the six Celtic players who gave their lives in World War I, as well as other servicemen.
Celtic stars John McLaughlin, Archie McMillan, Leigh Roose, Donnie McLeod, Robert Craig and Peter Johnstone played at Celtic Park and fought and died in the Great War.
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