BBC Raps Top Scottish Football Pundit for False Claim About Celtic Fans

BBC rules Pat Nevin’s Celtic comments ‘fell below editorial standards’

Nevin made the comments during the pitch invasion at the end of Celtic’s win over Hearts on the final day of last season

Chelsea icon apologises as BBC end investigation into complaints on Celtic 'punch' claim

The former Chelsea winger was investigated by the BBC after making untrue claims during Celtic's final day match against Hearts last season.

BBC raps top Scottish football pundit for false claim about Celtic fans

BBC executives have upheld a complaint after a Scottish football commentator wrongly reported that Celtic fans had punched the captain of Hearts ...

Leading BBC pundit makes public Celtic fan 'punch' apology

ALEX’S ANGLE: NEVIN APOLOGY, OVER TO YOU, TONY

PAT NEVIN has apologised for erroneous accusations that Celtic fans had punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland after the Hoops’ 3-1 title-winning triumph at Parkhead on May 16. The BBC has also upheld complaints over their media pundit after his claims that “two or three” supporters attacked the former Tynecastle striker and described the scenes as “sickening” [...]

Celtic Hearts Pitch Invasion: BBC Ruling Blows Title-Day Narrative Apart – So Where Are the Apologies?

The Celtic Hearts pitch invasion fallout returns after the BBC ruled Pat Nevin’s Lawrence Shankland claim breached its accuracy standards.