Evening Telegraph (First Edition)

Sinclair’s anti-racism message

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SCOTT Sinclair has posted a picture on social media showing the alleged racist abuse he suffered during Saturday’s Old Firm derby.

The Celtic winger posted a still from footage of the game at Ibrox, which Celtic won 5-1, apparently showing a man making a monkey gesture.

Sinclair, who scored the opening goal fr om t he penalty spot, accompanie­d the picture with the message #notoracism.

Police are investigat­ing, with a spokesman saying: “We are aware of t hat incident and inquiries are ongoing.”

Writing on Twitter on S a t u r d a y, former Manchester City and Swansea wideman Sinclair said: “What a team performanc­e yet again, the fans were right behind us from start to finish.

“Just a shame to end the game and seeing the ignorance of people no matter what team u support there is just no need for racism!”

Eight people were arrested f ollowing t he match including a 23-year-old man for allegedly running on to the pitch to confront Celtic captain Scott Brown.

 ??  ?? Celtic winger Scott SInclair.
Celtic winger Scott SInclair.

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