In a horrific display of pub violence, Celtic and Hibs hooligans beat one other with billiard cues and pint glasses.

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After indulging in horrifying pub violence with rival Hibernian supporters close to innocent bystanders, including mothers and children, violent Celtic football fans screamed as if they were “celebrating a goal.”

Customers at Gallagher’s Irish pub in Carlisle watched in horror as the guys flung punches and missiles. Three of the men supported Edinburgh-based Hibernian, while the other six, including twins, were Glasgow Celtic supporters.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Hibernian group met up with supporters of Oldham Athletic, who were playing at Carlisle United, at a local pub.

The Hibernian/Oldham contingent strolled towards London Road in the city centre as the English match kickoff at 3pm approached, while Celtic supporters played pool and had drinks at Gallagher’s.

According to Carlisle Crown Court, all of the violence that broke out when the two parties realised each other was there was captured on camera.

Andrew Whitson, one of the nine, held his phone high, seemingly taking a photo, then whistled while holding his fingers in his mouth.

While claiming there was no proof of a scheduled meeting, prosecutor Andrew Evans hinted at “some pre-existing enmity” between opposing supporters.

Before the two, who are 32 and 39 years old, sparred with Whitson, 39, Kieran Ewing hurled a pint glass and his twin, Owen Hughes, waved a billiard cue. Michael Morton, 28, had gathered a cue and several pool balls.

James Manley, 30, and William Gerry, 31, threw balls. While Andrew Currie, 26, hurled three pint glasses and a pool ball that shattered through a window, showering a police sergeant with glass, Manley only managed one.

Taking a snapped pool cue, 49-year-old Steven Rintoul struck both Ewings. In addition, Currie threw a bar stool across the room. The forty-four-year-old Sean McNulty raised his hands.

Following the Hibernian group, police recorded their arrival outside the pub using audio and video, saying, according to Mr. Evans, “the chaos continues.” Officers urged the Hibernian group to disperse as they swiftly restored order.

The female employee observed the chaos on camera and mentioned that she would close her bar for cleaning on the busiest day of the week. Her partner, retreating behind the bar, thought back to when the Celtic group had first started to celebrate. “This is how I would describe football fans celebrating a goal—they were hugging, cheering, and chanting as if they had just won something,” he said.

He continued, saying that the incident left the pub hallway littered with shattered glass, broken pool cues, balls, and “just destruction.” Even though he had been in the military before, the amount of brutality “shocked” him.

Customers who were distressed and horrified included a man in his 70s who started crying, moms, and a five- to seven-year-old youngster who was taken out of the establishment.

The men’s attorneys, who have addresses in Stirling, Galashiels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and other areas, expressed regret and embarrassment for their involvement in the assault and described the effects it had on their families and careers.

For McNulty, Rosalind Scott Bell stated: “Thankfully, the experience was brief. Thankfully, no major injuries were sustained.