Celtic 'ban' fans in songs probe

The supporters will be the subject of an internal investigation

Celtic Football Club have suspended 17 fans from attending matches for making "offensive and sectarian" chants.

The action came after the supporters were reported for their behaviour during the match against Hibernian in Edinburgh on 26 November.

They face an indefinite ban from games if the club finds them guilty.

The alleged offences relate to reports of offensive and sectarian chanting and singing. Each supporter has been written to individually.

A spokesman for Celtic said: "The current suspensions will mean that until the club's investigations are completed, these individuals will not be permitted to attend any of Celtic's home or away fixtures.

"The overwhelming majority of Celtic supporters are a credit to the club and we sincerely value the backing which these fans give the club.

"However, Celtic will continue to take a very strong stance against offensive behaviour of this nature and will do all it can to avoid the club's name being brought into disrepute by a small minority."