Former Celtic striker Tony Watt has hit out at a memorabilia scam.
The striker scored one of the most famous Celtic goals this century when he scored the winning goal against Barcelona in a 2012 Champions League tie.
Celtic’s Green Brigade fans group created a whole stadium tifo display to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary with Coatbridge bhoy Watt applying the finishing touches with a memorable goal.
Images of Watt scoring and celebrating against Barcelona are widely available on line but claims of autographed pictures angered the Charlton striker.
I’ve never once authorised people to sell my stuff on and look at this… why should I sign something so they can sell it on?? pic.twitter.com/Hb1gyqprCa
— Tony Watt (@Tony_Watt7) July 18, 2017
Fake items are often sold online with Kieran Tierney warning fans against claims about a match worn shirt earlier this season.
With autographs bearing little resemblance to the players name it’s not difficult to churn out fakes alongside a so called certificate of authenticity.
Match worn shirts are easier to identify but ‘autographed pictures’ are often sold to unsuspecting fans as the con men cash in.