SNS GroupBT Sport has apologised over an anti-monarchy banner displayed by Celtic fans ahead of their club’s Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
A message reading “F*** the Crown” was unveiled by the supporters at the Polish Army Stadium in Warsaw.
The match, which finished in a 1-1 draw, was being held in Poland due to the invasion of Ukraine.
SNS GroupNo minute’s silence took place before kick-off, however, Celtic’s players did wear black armbands as a mark of respect for the passing of the Queen.
After television cameras showed the banner, BT Sport commentator Rob MacLean issued an on-air apology during the match.
He told viewers “apologies to anyone offended” by the banner.
A second banner displayed by the Celtic fans read “Sorry for your loss Michael Fagan”.
Fagan, 74, broke into Buckingham Palace twice in 1982, managing to enter the Queen’s bedroom.
Follow STV News on WhatsApp
Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
