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CELTIC fans went bonkers yesterday at a controversial referee - and showered a pitch with CONKERS.
Hoops supporters unleashed a volley of horse-chestnuts during a stormy SPL clash with Dundee United at Tannadice.
Coins and other missiles were also thrown after ref Dougie McDonald cancelled a penalty he'd awarded to the Parkhead side.
The match official then had to remove a green lighter which police say was thrown on to the field from the visitors' section of the stadium.
And last night it emerged Celtic may face a probe by league chiefs into the crowd disorder.
Police confirmed that a number of Hoops supporters were ejected from the ground during the game, which was broadcast live on Sky TV.
Cops struggled to contain furious fans reacting to the referee's U-turn.
And Celtic manager Neil Lennon was also captured on camera - appearing to repeatedly shout "F****** s***" at the fourth official when he realised his side had been denied a spot-kick.
A Tayside Police spokesman said: "It was a rowdy Celtic support that was in the stadium today.
"Coins were thrown on to the pitch and, bizarrely, a number of conkers landed on the grass as well. Still, I suppose it is that time of year."
The spokesman added: "The referee will be making his report and police are making further inquiries."
Celtic eventually won the match 2-1 thanks to a 90th-minute winner by English striker Gary Hooper.
Moments later an accidental clash of heads left Dundee United forward Jon Daly covered in blood.
Yesterday's shower of conkers join a long list of unusual objects thrown on to football pitches.
In December 2001, several Celtic players were pelted with snowballs chucked by Aberdeen fans during an SPL match at Pittodrie.
At the 2007 Carling Cup Final at Wembley, Arsenal's Spanish star Cesc Fabregas was the target of dozens of sticks of celery thrown by Chelsea supporters.
The vegetables - linked to a rude terrace chant - were later banned by Chelsea bosses.
In 1998, Hull City fans covered their pitch in tennis balls as a protest against club owner David Lloyd, a former British Davis Cup captain.
A dead cat was aimed at the playing field at the end of a Charlton Athletic v Luton Town game in 1982.
And in 1988, Newcastle United fans pelted ex-hero Paul Gascoigne with Mars Bars when he returned to their ground with new club Spurs.
The legendary midfielder - later to star for Rangers - had said in an interview that he loved the sweets.
In typically cheeky fashion, Gazza refused to be annoyed by the stunt.
He simply wandered over in the middle of the game, picked up a bar, unwrapped it - and took a bite.
wtf oO)
Hoops supporters unleashed a volley of horse-chestnuts during a stormy SPL clash with Dundee United at Tannadice.
Coins and other missiles were also thrown after ref Dougie McDonald cancelled a penalty he'd awarded to the Parkhead side.
The match official then had to remove a green lighter which police say was thrown on to the field from the visitors' section of the stadium.
And last night it emerged Celtic may face a probe by league chiefs into the crowd disorder.
Police confirmed that a number of Hoops supporters were ejected from the ground during the game, which was broadcast live on Sky TV.
Cops struggled to contain furious fans reacting to the referee's U-turn.
And Celtic manager Neil Lennon was also captured on camera - appearing to repeatedly shout "F****** s***" at the fourth official when he realised his side had been denied a spot-kick.
A Tayside Police spokesman said: "It was a rowdy Celtic support that was in the stadium today.
"Coins were thrown on to the pitch and, bizarrely, a number of conkers landed on the grass as well. Still, I suppose it is that time of year."
The spokesman added: "The referee will be making his report and police are making further inquiries."
Celtic eventually won the match 2-1 thanks to a 90th-minute winner by English striker Gary Hooper.
Moments later an accidental clash of heads left Dundee United forward Jon Daly covered in blood.
Yesterday's shower of conkers join a long list of unusual objects thrown on to football pitches.
In December 2001, several Celtic players were pelted with snowballs chucked by Aberdeen fans during an SPL match at Pittodrie.
At the 2007 Carling Cup Final at Wembley, Arsenal's Spanish star Cesc Fabregas was the target of dozens of sticks of celery thrown by Chelsea supporters.
The vegetables - linked to a rude terrace chant - were later banned by Chelsea bosses.
In 1998, Hull City fans covered their pitch in tennis balls as a protest against club owner David Lloyd, a former British Davis Cup captain.
A dead cat was aimed at the playing field at the end of a Charlton Athletic v Luton Town game in 1982.
And in 1988, Newcastle United fans pelted ex-hero Paul Gascoigne with Mars Bars when he returned to their ground with new club Spurs.
The legendary midfielder - later to star for Rangers - had said in an interview that he loved the sweets.
In typically cheeky fashion, Gazza refused to be annoyed by the stunt.
He simply wandered over in the middle of the game, picked up a bar, unwrapped it - and took a bite.
wtf oO)
