Neil Doncaster from the Scottish Premier League and Robert Howat from Celtic Football Club also gave evidence.

BBC: Justice Committee

Celtic Football Club's Ronnie Hawthorn said the timescale had been too short to allow consultation with fans.

BBC: Justice Committee

"Celtic Football Club is delighted to confirm that Tony Mowbray has been appointed the new Celtic manager, " read a Web site statement.

CNN: Manager Mowbray leaves Albion for Celtic

Mr McBride, who has acted for Celtic Football Club, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the problem was being fuelled by websites encouraging people to commit acts of violence.

BBC: Online hate site

Still an MP, but he's confined his comments to the fortunes, oh it's Celtic Football Club of which he's Chairman, and as of today he's also chairing a new Institute of Security and Resilience Studies at University College London.

BBC: John Reid MP, Former Cabinet Minister

The bottom line is that Celtic is a global football club that does have a lot of supporters in many parts of the world.

CNN: Preseason football goes global

The Swedish striker, who scored 242 goals during a seven-year spell at Celtic Park, is expected to retire from club and international football.

BBC: Larsson keen on Celtic coach role

But, as well as Celtic being a perennial contender for domestic honours and Champions League football, it is a club that has left an indelible mark on Mowbray.

BBC: Mowbray the natural leader