A MAN who racially abused a family following an Old Firm match has been branded a “disgrace” by a judge.

Christopher Tague appeared before Sheriff Cameron at Glasgow Sheriff Court on January 19 after pleading guilty to the charges.

Following the Celtic vs Rangers football game on September 10, 2016, Tague approached a family who were visiting Scotland on holiday and were having something to eat in George Square.

The 33-year-old proceeded to subject the pair to racially motivated abuse.

The Procurator Fiscal depute said that he said phrases including “f*** Mohammad”, “you’re terrorists” and “f*** Muslims”.

Several witnesses and passersby in George Square attempted to interject before the police were called.

As officers approached Tague, of Quarryknowe Street, Parkhead, as he was seen to be waving his hands.

It was noted that he was heavily intoxicated.

Officers arrested the accused and transferred him into police custody.

While in custody he told officers he was free to “say what he wants”.

His was accused of shouting, swearing and uttering racial remarks which placed the complainers in a state of alarm.

The court also heard that he committed a breach of the peace which was “racially aggravated”.

Tague’s defence agent told that the actions of his client were “deplorable and disgusting”.

His solicitor added that he is “remorseful” for the events that took place.

He added that Tague had been drinking on the day due to the Old Firm match but that this is no excuse for his behaviour.

Sheriff Cameron described the accused as “a disgrace.”

Adding that the only thing preventing him from sentencing Tague to time in prison is the fact that he has a job.

He was handed a community payback order which requires him to undergo 155 hours of unpaid work with 25 of the hours added in relation to racial aggravation.

He was given six months to complete the order.