A Celtic supporter has been banned from attending football matches for two years after making an offensive gesture towards former Hearts player Lawrence Shankland during a pitch invasion following a match on May 16. The fan, Liam Connolly, also received a sentence of 150 hours of unpaid community service after pleading guilty to a breach of the peace at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
The incident occurred after Celtic's 3-1 victory over Hearts, which secured their 56th league title. Connolly was part of a disorderly crowd that invaded the pitch and approached Shankland while carrying a child.