A Celtic fan who invaded the pitch with a two-year-old boy to celebrate a goal against Rangers could face jail time.
Anthony Smith, 32, was delighted with Odsonne Edouard’s goal in a 2-1 derby win at Parkhead in March this year.
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He ran onto the pitch holding the young boy in his arms, before taking out his mobile phone to snap a few pictures and waving his arms wildly.
He pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to committing a breach of the peace.
Smith was acquitted of a charge of causing the child unnecessary suffering or injury to health.
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His sentence was deferred for reports by Sheriff Neil MacKinnon until next month.
Smith, from Glasgow’s Parkhead area, was bailed meantime.
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