Updated / Saturday, 26 Apr 2025 13:35

Celtic fans disrupted their team’s game at Tannadice by throwing dozens of tangerines on to the pitch in protest at Dundee United’s pricing.

Celtic had raised concerns with the Scottish Professional Football League after United set adult ticket prices at up to £42 (€49) for away supporters when it became clear the leaders would clinch the William Hill Premiership title with a point at Tannadice.

The game was held up early on when a number of pieces of fruit were thrown on at 12.42pm, about 11 minutes into the encounter.

Celtic fans chanted about the prices as the pieces of fruit came on and held up a banner stating: “Enjoy the fruits of our labour”.

The tangerines were cleared off the pitch by both Celtic players and United stewards.

Before kick-off, a well-observed minute’s silence was held for Pope Francis on the day of his funeral.

Celtic fans also paid tribute with banners and Vatican flags and chanted “Papa Francesco” before the silence began and it was perfectly observed after a few early shouts.

A Celtic delegation including manager Brendan Rodgers, his squad and staff had met the Pope in a private audience after a game against Lazio in December 2023.

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