“Some nice causal anti Irish racism”, “Disgusting remark” – Celtic fans rage at Sevco commentator’s criticism of young Hoops star

I’m not sure if I agree with the accusation of racism against Tom here but there is certainly an element of bitterness when it comes to the comment he made about young Hoops star Rocco Vata.

During yesterdays B Team clash against the *Rangers youngsters, the commentator had a sly dig at young Rocco Vata as he stepped up to take a penalty. Have a watch:

Yer man @TomCommentator having a passive aggressive comment at 17-year-old Rocco Vata because he’s chosen to play for the Republic of Ireland 🤷🏻‍♂️ Absolute weirdo.
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— CeltsAreHere (@HereCelts) April 19, 2022

Now, it all seems innocent enough but consider this. The game was on Rangers TV, he knew the gallery he was playing to and he KNEW what sort of bigoted reaction this would cause amongst the hordes of Govan.

Racist? Not for me.

Certainly a cheap shot at a young Celtic star trying to make his way in the game and considering that fan bases track record, he is now a target for them because of this idiotic comment.

And these Celtic fans were not having it:

@TomCommentator some nice causal anti Irish racism hopefully @CelticFCSLO @CelticFC will take him on over this

— JPH (@Hossack1603) April 19, 2022

That’s as close to a racial slur as you could get without actually saying it.

— MF (@MFossett1) April 19, 2022

Disgusting comment, snide with a side of racist undertones for good measure..they get off on anything anti Irish!

— マシュー (@Matthew210387) April 19, 2022

Such a poor comment that. Can we take it to the SFA next week?

— Chris Bhoy (@ChrisD_18) April 19, 2022

an absolute rat of the highest order…wee fat oddity https://t.co/SWwSYWeIAw

— 🇮🇪Paul🍻🇵🇸 (@snidey_bhoy) April 19, 2022

A symbol of the racism and xenophobia that remain endemic in this ‘great wee country.’ Don’t fall for the faux outrage that will follow. Remember it was the main stream media that kicked off all the abuse that McGeady and McCarthy received. All because they didn’t choose Scotland https://t.co/oPSqSqjYAL

— Me Lovely Mayo Mammy (@mayo_mammy) April 19, 2022

If Rocco Vata had've chosen to play for Albania, Tom wouldn't have said a thing.

Rocco chose Ireland, so Tom, without knowing anything about his mothers family nationality has used a racist sneering slur.

It's racism. Full stop.

If it isn't racism, why would he say that? https://t.co/JECvLeTAqq

— Celtic (@YoutubeCelticFC) April 19, 2022

Or does his hatred for players not playing for the country of their birth only stop at those picking Ireland??

— Total Celtic (@total_celtic) April 19, 2022

And of course, he doubles down:

Passive aggressive? Only made an observation – I make no judgement. https://t.co/QfqFgcv2aE

— TM no trade mark ™ (@TomCommentator) April 19, 2022

Idiot.