CELTIC boss Ronnie Deila said he was "disappointed" after a minority of supporters interrupted a minute of silence for Remembrance Sunday at the Ross County v Celtic match.
The disturbance forced BT Sport commentator Derek Rae to issue an apology to viewers watching the match live.
Both teams lined up around the centre circle just before the kick off to mark the day which commemorates the contributions of British servicemen during the two world wars and other conflicts.
A minority of fans were heard jeering and chanting during the pause before referee Kevin Clancy blew his whistle to end the tribute and begin the game.
Commentator Derek Rae said: “Well I think it’s just a shame that not everyone can share a minute’s silence when they’re guests in someone else’s house.”
Celtic went on to win the match 4-1.
Hoops boss Ronny Deila said: "I am disappointed with it. It’s something the club may say something about but, personally, it’s disappointing.
"Yes, I am surprised. But I’m coming from Norway, I don’t know too much about these things.
"It’s something that the club has to deal with."
A spokesman for Celtic FC said: "The silence was impeccably observed by the overwhelming majority of our fans as it always is.
"Clearly we are disappointed that a handful of individuals have chosen to embarrass the Club and our supporters in this way.
"These individuals are not welcome at celtic.'
Fans registered their distate on social media.
Sick of this pantomime every Remembrance Sunday. They fought and died for you. You don't speak for me or the vast majority of Celtic fans.
— Lozboz (@Laurenaurelia) November 8, 2015
feel sorry for the decent celtic fans who observe the silence and respect remembrance that are marred by the scum that don't, embarrassing
— David Watt (@davidwatt_) November 8, 2015
Might be a Celtic fan but the way they behave during a minute silence for remembrance day is disgusting😠
— Katelyn (@katelynmcvay2) November 8, 2015
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