Celtic fans put on light show at Etihad Stadium

Celtic fans once again put on a dazzling light show in the 67th minute of their final Champions League group match with Manchester City.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Dec 2016, 11:49 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2016, 13:50 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Celtic fans hold aloft their illuminated phones to light the stand during the Champions League clash with Manchester City. Picture: AFP/GettyCeltic fans hold aloft their illuminated phones to light the stand during the Champions League clash with Manchester City. Picture: AFP/Getty
Celtic fans hold aloft their illuminated phones to light the stand during the Champions League clash with Manchester City. Picture: AFP/Getty

Click here for the latest results, fixtures and stats>>>

In honour of the 50th anniversary of Celtic’s successful European Cup campaign - where they became the first British side to win the prestigious tournament - in 67th minute of matches, fans have been pulling mobile phones from their pockets, turning on the torch function and shining it down on the pitch.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

They performed the tribute in the recent defeat against Barcelona and in the Betfred Cup final victory over Aberdeen, and chose to do it once more in Manchester on Tuesday evening.

The ‘light show’ also demonstrated how many fans had managed to secure tickets for the home end, as many decided ‘to hell with inconspicuousness’ and joined in the tribute.

Celtic drew the match 1-1 as Patrick Roberts netted against his parent club.

Keep up to date with all our sport news on The Scotsman’s Sport page on Facebook

Related topics:CelticManchester CityBarcelonaAberdeenFacebook