BBC Raps Top Scottish Football Pundit for False Claim About Celtic Fans

BBC raps top Scottish football pundit for false claim about Celtic fans

BBC executives have upheld a complaint after a Scottish football commentator wrongly reported that Celtic fans had punched the captain of Hearts ...

Leading BBC pundit makes public Celtic fan 'punch' apology

ALEX’S ANGLE: NEVIN APOLOGY, OVER TO YOU, TONY

PAT NEVIN has apologised for erroneous accusations that Celtic fans had punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland after the Hoops’ 3-1 title-winning triumph at Parkhead on May 16. The BBC has also upheld complaints over their media pundit after his claims that “two or three” supporters attacked the former Tynecastle striker and described the scenes as “sickening” [...]

Celtic Hearts Pitch Invasion: BBC Ruling Blows Title-Day Narrative Apart – So Where Are the Apologies?

The Celtic Hearts pitch invasion fallout returns after the BBC ruled Pat Nevin’s Lawrence Shankland claim breached its accuracy standards.

BBC says Pat Nevin breached editorial standards with Celtic vs Hearts comments

10:58 AM Sep 11, 2026: The BBC have said that Pat Nevin breached editorial standards on the day of Celtic’s title win against Hearts. That day, on BBC Radio 5...