Two fans in court after fights and flair incident at Celtic friendly with Lincoln City

A CELTIC fan was hit by a flare as she watched the Hoops play Lincoln City in a pre-season friendly.
The incident was one of several flashpoints during and after the match, which resulted in 20 arrests.
Two Scots fans, Stuart Stanley, 32, of Uddingston, Lanarkshire, and Adam Pollock, 24, of Pollok, Glasgow, were held in custody over the weekend.
They were charged with fighting in the street and freed on bail yesterday.
Both will appear at Lincoln magistrates court on August 17.
Five fans, including the girl, were injured as a result of the violence. All went to hospital but were released after treatment.
Local police said a St George's flag was set on fire outside the Golden Cross pub before the match and tensions were heightened by pro-IRA chants.
A smoke grenade was set off.
After the game, which Celtic won 4-1, there were a number of fights involving rival fans.
Of the 20 arrests, 12 were locals and eight were visiting supporters.
More than 1000 Celtic fans travelled south for the match at the Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Football intelligence officer PC Andy Pearson said: "There was some disorder at the Golden Cross pub and some after the match.
"A lot of that came from the inflammatory nature of the songs from Celtic fans. Many of the incidents were fuelled by alcohol.
"We will be seeking banning orders for those arrested."
Before the match, police had to deal with a fight between two Celtic supporters in the city and a separate brawl in the away end of the ground.
During the game, a number of flares and smoke canisters were set off in the stadium.
There were further problems outside the Golden Cross where five of the arrests were made.
Af terwards officers were called to several fights on the lower end of the High Street where rival supporters clashed.
Lincoln City, who are in England's League Two, are managed by ex-Celtic striker Chris Sutton.

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