‘Awful’ McInnes Rages at Celtic Fans

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has publicly criticised the Celtic fans present at Rugby Park for their behaviour during the minute’s silence for Remembrance Day.

The silence, once intended as a tribute to those who lost their lives in wartime, was reportedly disrupted by a section of the visiting Celtic support, prompting McInnes to speak out. In his comments, McInnes expressed disappointment, framing the incident as a show of disrespect to those being honoured.

Mcinnes looked visibly angry as he spoke about it.

However, this response raises wider questions about the complexity surrounding Remembrance Day and its observance in Scotland, particularly among Celtic fans. Many within the Celtic support, rooted in Irish heritage and a historical context that includes tensions with British Military and political actions, feel coNFLicted about participating in these events. For them, the minute’s silence has evolved from honouring the victims of the world wars into a more general endorsement of the British Armed Forces, a shift that doesn’t sit comfortably with everyone.

This historical and cultural perspective is often overlooked by those quick to criticise. Public figures like McInnes and other commentators have shown little interest in acknowledging these nuances, instead opting for a more black-and-white narrative that paints dissent as disrespect.

The debate around Remembrance Day in Football will likely continue, and it seems unlikely that the controversy will dissipate any time soon. For Celtic fans who choose not to participate, the reasons are complex and deeply embedded in their identity. Nonetheless, criticism from those outside the club continues to frame the conversation, often without any meaningful engagement with the broader historical or moral implications at play.