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Fan slapped with football ban after involvement in Celtic title party disorder

Liam Connolly, 38, has been banned from attending games for two years.

By Ruth Suter · Daily Record UK

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:51 PM

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Liam Connolly received a two-year football ban and 150 hours of community service for his role in fan disorder.
The 38-year-old admitted to a breach of the peace offense at Glasgow Sheriff Court on October 12.
The unrest occurred in Glasgow's Trongate area following Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts on May 16.

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Liam Connolly received a two-year football ban and 150 hours of unpaid work at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, October 12. The 38-year-old admitted to a breach of the peace offense stemming from widespread disorder following a match on May 16 in Glasgow.

The incident occurred after Celtic's 3-1 Scottish Premiership victory against Hearts at Celtic Park, when thousands of supporters gathered in the Trongate area. Police officers were injured by thrown missiles, leading to riot police intervention and 50 arrests in connection with the unrest.

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Fan slapped with football ban after involvement in Celtic title party disorder

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