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    “It’s Party Time among the Aberdeen fans,” – BBC’s pitch invasion hypocrisy

    "Hope Pat Nevin wasn’t watching or there would have been several Kilmarnock players getting their lights punched out!"
    Mark DixonBy Mark DixonSeptember 13, 2026Updated:September 13, 20262 Comments5 Mins Read
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    Aberdeen players are mobbed by supporters after winning the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock on Saturday 12th September 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan Shutterstock IMAGO
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    “It’s Party Time among the Aberdeen fans” – BBC’s hypocrisy in full flow over ‘joyous’ Aberdeen supporters’ pitch celebrations…

    Celtic fans invade the pitch
    Celtic fans invade the pitch during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and
    Hearts at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    Celtic supporters have been vilified and unfairly targeted by the SMSM including the BBC these past few months for showing too much passion for the team they love.

    Pat Nevin just the other day was found guilty by the BBC themselves of breaching their editorial standards bytelling lies about the Celtic supporters after he made up a story , while sitting in the press box at Celtic Park, that Lawrence Shankland had been attacked by Celtic supporters after Celtic’s title win back in May.

    Hope Pat Nevin wasn’t watching or there would have been several Kilmarnock players getting their lights punched out!

    — Nicky Barnett (@NickyBarnett7) September 13, 2026

    After vital and emotional moments which contributed to a league title win, the last gasp wins in Kilmarnock, Motherwell, and of course the unforgettable last day title win over Hearts being the ones that have caused the most excitement, and pain for those who are jealous of our success.

    Union Bears attack Celtic fans at Ibrox.
    Union Bears attack Celtic fans at Ibrox. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

    This has led to the Celtic supporters being labelled as ‘wrong doers’ with false accusations of thuggery also being pinned on them as the media equate an infield spill-over from elated, joyous fans with something entirely different and much more sinister, armed hooligans in masked entering the field of play with violent intent.

    Union Bears attack Celtic fans at Ibrox.
    Union Bears attack Celtic fans at Ibrox. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

    Who could forget the media outcry when our joyous supporters celebrated on the Ibrox pitch last March after a dramatic penalty shoot out win in the Scottish Cup quarter final over the Rangers?

    A emotionally charged moment that led to the home supporters resort to violence, simply because they couldn’t handle their rivals celebrating on their own patch.

    Celtic Football Club has now paid the price for that moment of harmless emotional euphoria, with an enforced one game ban on supporters, as well as a heavy fine being sanctioned by the games rulers who were scared to impose sanctions on the latest Ibrox club without upsetting their supporters, hence Celtic were brought into the equation.

    Aberdeen fans activate pyrotechnics
    Aberdeen fans activate pyrotechnics ahead of the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, on Saturday 12th September 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan Shutterstock IMAGO

    So imagine our disbelief yesterday evening when the Scottish sports headlines were highlighting what was described by mainstream media outlets as a ‘joyous moment’and ‘party time’  regarding Aberdeen supporters celebrated on the Rugby Park pitch after a penalty shootout win over Kilmarnock which saw them reach the Premier Sports cup semi-finals which will be played at Hampden.

    Hampden beckons for @AberdeenFC! 🔴

    Jack Milne sends the Dons through to the semi-finals after converting his penalty 🙌#PremierSportsCup pic.twitter.com/XL4bnF2429

    — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) September 12, 2026

    I don’t have a problem with the Dons supporters or any other supporters for that matter celebrating with their own players on the pitch in moments that. It’s just sheer passion after all, something the game badly needs.

    Aberdeen fans activate pyrotechnics
    Aberdeen fans activate pyrotechnics ahead of the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, on Saturday 12th September 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan Shutterstock IMAGO

    What I, and other Celtic supporters have a gripe with is the sheer hypocrisy of the BBC when it comes to these ‘incidents’.

    Will the same mainstream media now vilify the Dons supporters, and will the governing body take the necessary measures to punish the Pittodrie club? A £100k fine and a Scottish Cup tie played behind closed doors – that’s the way it works, right?

    I don’t think so, which highlights both the SMSM and the games rulers sheer hypocrisy on the matter. Here’s an example from the BBC, who had the insufferable Tom English mouthing off continually about the Celtic support’s pitch invasions last season.

    I am NOT trying to justify supporters entering the field of play but I understand it as football is an emotional game. I am just pointing out that with the mainstream media in Scotland there are double standards in play, especially at the BBC.

    Aberdeen to play behind closed doors & £100k fine https://t.co/o9UEQZuYKx

    — Gerry (@Gerry31D) September 12, 2026

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    Mark Dixon

    An ordinary everyday Celtic supporters hailing and still residing in Govan in the shadows of the enemy. I’m a season ticket holder. I Witnessed my first Celtic game in 1988 and have attended when I can ever since. Growing up in the 90s I witnessed Celtic at their lowest, and now appreciate the historic success we enjoy today. I enjoy writing about this wonderful football club and hopefully will continue to do so. I’ve always been a keen writer and initially started this a hobby. My ambition is to one day become as good an author as my fellow Celtic Shorts colleagues.

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    2 Comments

    1. Clara on September 13, 2026 10:09 am

      And once again Celtic will say or do nothing.

    2. Gerry Henderson on September 13, 2026 12:57 pm

      And the reason being the media hate Celtic.
      They cant hide their bias when its a green and white top thats celebrating.
      Surely the powers that be at Celtic should be approaching the sfa or usual keep their mouths shut.
      We all know where the trouble came from at Ibrox but the shower, the police tar Celtic with the Ibrox clubs thugs the same

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