A GROUP of Bloemfontein Celtic supporters expressed their disappointment at the team's loss to Orlando Pirates on Saturday by looting the Engen 1 Stop garage at Grasmere.
Their action has been condemned by Celtic manager, Khumbulani Konco who said he had been informed of the incident. Celtic lost 1-2 to Pirates.
The shop owners said the supporters allegedly stole, among other things, biltong, dry wors, energy and other drinks.
It is the second time Celtic supporters have expressed their anger in this manner. In 2005, Celtic supporters, returning from a Telkom Charity Cup match in Johannesburg, looted the same shop on their way home from the Soccer City.
Ironically Celtic fans were voted the best behaved in the Premier Soccer League only a few seasons ago.
"We are currently negotiating with the management of Bloemfontein Celtic. Should we get no satisfactory outcome, we will press charges because this is not the first time this has happened," said the owner of the business who declined to be identified.
Six buses carrying soccer fans clad in Celtic jerseys stopped at the garage on the N1 just before the Grasmere toll gate to refuel and have a refreshments break.
"The supporters stormed the shop and I saw some of them putting some of the stock in their pockets and jackets," said the garage owner.
Footage from surveillance cameras shows a large number of green-and-white clad supporters inside the shop.
Some can be seen drinking beverages without paying and leaving the empty bottles on the counters.
Others are seen putting items into their pockets and leaving the store - also without paying.
A man, wearing a white top, is seen taking a beverage from a fridge and leaving the shop without paying.
Sowetan understands that there were only two cashiers working that night and that they were overwhelmed by the sheer number of people in the shop.
The store supervisor, who was there on the night in question, said police were called but were unable to handle the situation.
A fight allegedly broke out between some supporters, which led to a sliding door being broken, claimed the manager.
The manager said that it cost his business R2,400 to replace the door.
He also said it cost about R5,000 to replace the drinks and food that were stolen on the night.
Celtic louts run amok
A GROUP of Bloemfontein Celtic supporters expressed their disappointment at the team's loss to Orlando Pirates on Saturday by looting the Engen 1 Stop garage at Grasmere.
Their action has been condemned by Celtic manager, Khumbulani Konco who said he had been informed of the incident. Celtic lost 1-2 to Pirates.
The shop owners said the supporters allegedly stole, among other things, biltong, dry wors, energy and other drinks.
It is the second time Celtic supporters have expressed their anger in this manner. In 2005, Celtic supporters, returning from a Telkom Charity Cup match in Johannesburg, looted the same shop on their way home from the Soccer City.
Ironically Celtic fans were voted the best behaved in the Premier Soccer League only a few seasons ago.
"We are currently negotiating with the management of Bloemfontein Celtic. Should we get no satisfactory outcome, we will press charges because this is not the first time this has happened," said the owner of the business who declined to be identified.
Six buses carrying soccer fans clad in Celtic jerseys stopped at the garage on the N1 just before the Grasmere toll gate to refuel and have a refreshments break.
"The supporters stormed the shop and I saw some of them putting some of the stock in their pockets and jackets," said the garage owner.
Footage from surveillance cameras shows a large number of green-and-white clad supporters inside the shop.
Some can be seen drinking beverages without paying and leaving the empty bottles on the counters.
Others are seen putting items into their pockets and leaving the store - also without paying.
A man, wearing a white top, is seen taking a beverage from a fridge and leaving the shop without paying.
Sowetan understands that there were only two cashiers working that night and that they were overwhelmed by the sheer number of people in the shop.
The store supervisor, who was there on the night in question, said police were called but were unable to handle the situation.
A fight allegedly broke out between some supporters, which led to a sliding door being broken, claimed the manager.
The manager said that it cost his business R2,400 to replace the door.
He also said it cost about R5,000 to replace the drinks and food that were stolen on the night.
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