A Celtic fan is to stand trial charged with displaying an allegedly offensive banner and blow up figures at the recent Old Firm match.
Ross Brady faced the accusation as he appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday.
The 27 year-old is accused of a single charge under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act.
Prosecutors claim – that while acting with others – he did commit the offence at the Parkhead clash on September 10 which Celtic won 5-1.
It includes the claim that Brady did “engage in behaviour” which may be likely to “incite public disorder”.
This is said to involve the display of a banner that contained a “threatening and offensive remark”.
The charge also states two “inflatable figures” were shown which were “fashioned in a threatening and offensive manner”.
Brady’s lawyer Paul Kavanagh entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.
Mr Kavanagh said Brady was a lifelong Celtic supporter who regularly attended matches home and away.
He asked for bail to be allowed.
Fiscal Richard Hill said the Crown would not oppose Brady being freed, but requested a number of special conditions be imposed.
These included Brady being banned meantime from attending football matches.
He also has to sign in at a police station during the first half of Celtic’s forthcoming European games.
Sheriff Andrew Cubie allowed bail and set a trial due to take place next month.
