“WTF IS THAT CHANT? CELTIC HAS THE MOST PATHETIC FANS IN THE WORLD” – Falkirk Boss John McGlynn Fumes Over Supporters’ Behaviour
Falkirk manager John McGlynn turned his post-match interview into a fierce rebuke of Celtic supporters after what he described as an “unacceptable and nonchalant chant” from sections of the home crowd during their latest meeting in Glasgow.
While the match itself delivered the usual intensity expected at Celtic Park, McGlynn made it clear that the football was not his main concern after the final whistle. Instead, the Falkirk boss focused entirely on what he believed was a chant from the stands that crossed a line and disrupted the spirit of the game.
Speaking visibly frustrated, McGlynn did not hold back.
“What was that chant? Honestly, what was that?” he said. “I’ve been in football a long time and I’ve heard everything, but that today was something else. Completely unnecessary.”
The Falkirk manager accused sections of the Celtic support of creating an atmosphere that, in his view, went beyond rivalry and into disrespect.
“You come to watch football, to support your team, not to behave like that. If this is what it’s turning into, then it’s a problem for the game,” McGlynn added. “Celtic is a massive club, but moments like that give the wrong image entirely.”
Players on the pitch were seen reacting to the noise from the stands during the second half, with match officials briefly pausing communication as the chanting grew louder. Although the referee did not stop the game, the incident clearly left an impression on the visiting bench.
McGlynn suggested that the authorities should review what happened.
“The league needs to look at this. You cannot allow this kind of thing to become normal. It’s not about rivalry, it’s about respect in football.”
Celtic officials did not immediately respond to the comments, and there was no formal announcement from match officials regarding the alleged chant. However, the interview has already sparked heavy debate among fans online, with some defending the atmosphere at Celtic Park while others admitting that certain lines should never be crossed.
What should have been remembered purely for the football has now turned into a wider discussion about fan behaviour, respect, and where the boundary lies between passionate support and actions that risk damaging the image of the game.
