One particular Hibernian fan has been attacked by Celtic supporters on social media over his Remembrance Day tribute image.
The fan, who wishes to remain anonymous according to Edinburgh Evening News, designed a touching photo to commemorate the special day, featuring his club’s Easter Road stadium, along with a field of poppies and the silhouettes of two British soldiers and an aircraft.
The picture also shows a Hibs player doing the on his knees celebration with the words ‘Lest We Forget’ on the back of his green and white strip kit.
The RAF veteran then posted the mocked up image on to his Facebook and Twitter accounts in a touching gesture ahead of Remembrance Day next month.
The supporter however was shocked when members of the Green Brigade fanbase caught onto the image, and then posted derogatory comments about British servicemen who have served their country.
There were also comments mentioning Irish Republicanism and terror group the IRA posted in the comment section.
The Hibs fan ended up taking the image down from his Twitter account and has also had to block a number of people who were posting the comments.
He has also had to turn his Twitter account to private to stop more disrespectful comments being posted.
The fan said: “Well, it would appear I had my first encounter with the Celtic ‘Green Brigade’ last night who had got hold of my Hibs Remembrance image and decided to start to retweet it.
“[They were] basically taking the p*ss out of the whole topic. I had little choice but remove it. Morons doesn’t even get close to covering it.”
Hundreds of football fans from various Scottish clubs have now taken to social media to slam the “idiots” who posted the callous comments.
Hibs fan David Corcoran said: “This is a disgrace mate. I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of pulling it. This shouldn’t be about politics – its about showing your respect.”
Hearts supporter James Wood posted: “What is going on in the world when a football fan can’t show his respect for the people who served our country?
“These guys are just idiots and don’t deserve your attention. Great image by the way.”
Aberdeen follower Stuart Dobson added: “The poppy should be seen as a symbol of peace. It is used by all of us to remember veterans who fought on all sides.
“These clowns don’t know the first thing about respect or what the poppy actually means.”
Another user David Brown posted: “Love your remembrance image – well thought out and a lovely tribute that should be applauded and not sniggered at.
“Petty immature people should mind their own business and leave others to remember as they wish.
“Unfortunately in life we do have the bottom tier of human beings that have no regard for others.”
The Hibs fan who designed the Remembrance Day image thanked a number of various supporters who backed his touching message and the image has gone on to get nearly 1,000 likes since being uploaded.
Meanwhile, Hartlepool United of the National League have unveiled two new Remembrance Day kits to raise money.
This year will focus on the 80 year anniversary of the Battle of Britain as they show our gratitude to all those who gave their lives.
They have done this for the last few seasons now and it’s always a big hitter with the supporters – even better it’s for a good cause. Why not check them out HERE.
Here’s more tweets of support after the Hibernian fan was attacked by Celtic supporters over his Remembrance Day tribute image…
That’ll be the Celtic fans at it again ?
— JC (@JohnWC29) October 21, 2020
Fantastic pic well done that hibs fan ??????
— Ian (@Im69RFC) October 21, 2020
These people are just absolutely morons, god bless u ????
— Wee Rab Keir (@keir_wee) October 22, 2020
Celtic fans as usual
— Grant McMillan (@GrantMcMillan90) October 21, 2020
Really disappointing to hear about the Hibs fan being attacked by Celtic supporters over his touching Remembrance Day tribute image. Got nothing nice to say, don’t say it at all. Simple. Have some class, some respect, stop criticising others to make yourself feel bigger. #dicks
— Jason Lee ?? (@ForeverAYellow) October 22, 2020
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