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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Sky Sports apologise for 'disturbance' in Kilmarnock vs Celtic minute's silence

Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker issued an on-air apology after a minute's silence was disrupted ahead of the Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic.

Kilmarnock officials had organised a moment of silence ahead of the match to pay respects on Remembrance Sunday.

A message over the sound system at Rugby Park had urged supporters to join in a minute's silence after Kyle Vassell placed a wreath in the centre circle.

However, booming chants from the visiting support could be heard throughout the proposed minute's silence.

Celtic supporters also held aloft a banner citing the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

It read: "From Balfour to Starmer. The crimes of the empire live on. Britain is committing genocide in Gaza."

After the whistle to signal the end of the minute's silence, Crocker apologised to viewers over any offense at the disruption.

He said: "Sorry if you were offended for the disturbance to the silence."

A Kilmarnock social media post read: "Paying respect.

"A period of silence observed impeccably by the Kilmarnock supporters."

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