Originally published at: https://www.rangersnews.uk/news/lee-mcculloch-slams-leigh-griffiths-for-old-firm-celebrations/
Leigh Griffiths’ celebrations after the Old Firm game back in September have been slammed by Lee McCulloch. The Celtic striker was seen after the match twirling a scarf over his head in front of the Rangers support. It was clear incitement as Griffiths tried to antagonise the Rangers support over the 1-0 result for the…
Goading is somehow acceptable on one side but not for another?
Candeias can’t blow a kiss but the entire Celtic team can get in the faces of Rangers fans?
I think Scottish football in general needs to grow up a bit. Goading from players, so long as it isn’t over the top, has to be taken as stick during the game.
However, bouncing up and down and inciting fans post-match isn’t on. A quick shoosh or a “I can’t hear you” after scoring is fair game in my book. When it goes above and beyond that then there’s no room for it.
Candeias’ red card was never a red, and we all know that to be fair. Blowing kisses, again, is just a case of getting your own back after scoring a goal. Nothing wrong with that.
Responsibility has to come from both fans and players for me.