Grim songs- BBC Scotland presenter hits out at vile Hearts fans
Martin Geissler of BBC Scotland has criticised the grim songs from the Hearts fans at Celtic Park yesterday.
His 9.07pm tweet had been viewed over 120,000 times in 10 hours with more than 130 comments made on the tweet.
Hearts fans have long shared the views of those at Ibrox but events a decade ago did seem to put some clear blue water between two sets of supporters.
While Rangers fans whined and squealed in 2012 they let their club die.
A year later Hearts found themselves in similar trouble.
Rather than blame others the Hearts fans banded together. They set up the Foundation of Hearts, over 15,000 fans pay a monthly subscription with their club saved from liquidation.
Administration was painful. Points deducted, relegation suffered but over the years they paid off the club debts through a CVA and emerged with pride and a level of respect.
HEARTS FANS AND THEIR IBROX AFFILIATION
That process separated Hearts from the Ibrox Tribute Act. It was a badge of pride for Hearts fans as they took control of their club, saving a history that dates back to 1874.
Alas, it is clear that for many in maroon old habits refuse to die. In spirit they have much in common with the fans at Ibrox that let their club die in 2012.
@mmgeissler My dad (81) is a lifelong Jambo & in @The_FOH, he wrote to the club after a game at Fir Park a couple of years ago to highlight how bad the issue is. Ann Budge was active at the time to set the expectations. Hopefully Calum Paterson will do the same @JamTarts. There’s no need.
— Stuart Darling (@StuartMDarling) October 18, 2026
Geissler now has the option to highlight the issues he witnessed at Celtic Park on his various Radio Scotland platforms. Or he can bury them.
Radio Scotland and Sky Sports broadcast Sunday’s match without any comment or criticism of the visitors songbook.
When Ian Crocker covers a St Mirren match he is quick to condemn any stray swearing from the fans below the commentary gantry.
The SFA could of course take action but that would be an incredible act of irony.
On Saturday night The Billy Boys and The Famine Song were clearly heard on Sky Sports from the away support at Dens Park.
While UEFA has taken action against The Billy Boys and other racist chants and banners the SFA has never taken any action against either Ibrox club.
If you think it’s bad now wait till prince William comes to the throne king billy