Celtic remain six points clear at the top of the table, with three rounds of fixtures remaining. The Scottish actor, famed for playing nice-guy anti-corruption detective Steve Arnott, was seen on video singing as supporters chanted 'I-R-A' at the event in Las Vegas. Martin Compston from being a professional footballer to his life in LA, there is lots to learn about the Scottish star. Martin Compston worried viewers would find him "annoying" in a new six-part series charting his road trip around Scotland with presenter Phil MacHugh. Footage has emerged of Greenock-born Compston, 38, onstage alongside fellow actor Gianni Capaldi as well as ex-Hoops midfielders Alan Thompson and Bobby Petta. Second Scots teaching union to ballot members on 'paltry' new pay offer. Martin Compston (born 8 May 1984) is a Scottish actor and former professional footballer.He is perhaps most well known for his lead role as Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in hit BBC crime drama Line of Duty.His other notable roles include Liam in Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen, Paul Ferris in 2013 blockbuster The Wee Man, and Ewan Brodie in Monarch of the Glen. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 'If people want to change the lyrics to a song that is sung at Celtic Park, weddings, Still game, wherever that's up to them, I'm not the lyric police. Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. his Higher results. Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. She also had a stint working for Scottish Opera and even met Queen Elizabeth II. REVEALED: Huge sonic boom felt by thousands across the country was caused by RAF Typhoon jets scrambling to Wakey Wakey! The Scottish Film Council was established in 1934 as the national body for film in Scotland. He left three little girls aged 11, 8 and 5. In 2019 he was branded aBead rattling p***k. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. Line of Duty's Martin Compston hits back after IRA chant accusations at Line of Duty star Martin Compston issues statement after viral Celtic 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Power to you. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Earlier today we reported he had been filmed dancing and punching the air on stage in Las Vegas with fellow actor Gianni Capaldi and former Celtic stars Alan Thompson and Bobby Petta. Fans can be seen smiling and pumping their fists as they revel in the upbeat atmosphere. 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Martin Compston and Celtic legends caught up in IRA sing-song Pictured: Compston recently played in Soccer Aid in aid of the UN children's charity UNICEF, 'If it was an IRA song and I was bobbing onstage bobbing along I would understand the story, but I'm pretty sure Daniel Boone had nothing more than Beautiful Sundays in mind when he wrote that song and that's what I was singing.'. The Scottish actor, famed for playing nice-guy anti-corruption detective Steve. Emergency services raced to Leith Walk around 9.30am after a 50-year-old man was attacked outside a former Cash Converters. The guests on the stage are holding drinks as they get involved with the revelry. Martin Compston has been on the trending list after the video of him singing and vibing about the IRA. Scots cop who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims. This establishment is located at the following address. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW. The event was raising money for UNICEF - the UN's agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. "If it was an IRA song and I was onstage bobbing along I would understand the story but I'm pretty sure Daniel Boone had nothing more than Beautiful Sundays in mind when he wrote the song and that's what I was singing.". He attended St. Columba's High School in Gourock, Inverclyde, where he passed through his Standard Grade Exams and obtained three As and two Bs in his Higher results. Celebrity Celtic fans Martin Compston and Gianni Capaldi and ex-players Alan Thompson and Bobby Petta have been filmed whipping up a crowd of fans who are singing an IRA chant. Welcome to the Coronation! BBC Scotland - Martin Compston's Scottish Fling, Series 1, West Coast He played Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the BBC drama Line of Duty, Liam in Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen, Paul Ferris in The Wee Man, Ewan Brodie in Monarch of the Glen[1] and Dan Docherty in The Nest. What Happened to Martin Compston? Accident, Injury Update Martin Compston looks set to have another TV hit (Image: Amazon) Martin Compston has donated some of his costumes from The Rig in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. The actor dropped by Irish bar Kitty O'Shea's yesterday to watch his team face Rangers in the last Old Firm encounter of the season. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The Line Of Duty actor . Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. Alongside football, Compston has been vocal about his politics, and is a support of the Scottish National Party - and publicly supported Scottish independence. [12] He appeared as Roy James in The Great Train Robbery. Compston, who is a life-long Celtic fan and supporter of Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party (SNP), was filmed on stage withactor Gianni Capaldi as well as ex-Hoops midfielders Alan Thompson and Bobby Petta as fans chanted the song. Man collapses and dies outside Edinburgh shop after 'taking unwell in street'. The Line of Duty star has in the past been vocal in his criticism of sectarianism, including calling out one Twittertroll who branded him a Fenian c***. Line of Duty actor denies taking part in 'sectarian singing' about IRA Martin Compston celebrates Soccer Aid triumph with ex-Celtic star View on Twitter Tweet Engagement Stats Stats are based upon replies and quotes of this tweet Engagement Map Quotes Replies Retweets + Martin Compston and Celtic legends caught up in IRA sing-song Brooklyn celebrates turning 24 by heading out in Paris with wife Nicola Peltz and Nicola Peltz's fans question if 'feud' with mother-in-law Victoria Beckham is REALLY over as she posts Supermarkets strip vape device from stores after being found to be at least 50 per cent over legal nicotine Tragedies of Everest: The adventurers forever frozen in ice after losing their lives scaling the world's 'Why the last-minute delay?' "I was simply singing along to Daniel Boones Beautiful Sunday which is played at Celtic Park after every Sunday game.". Emergency services raced to Leith Walk around 9.30am after a 50-year-old man was attacked outside a former Cash Converters. The footage showed a huge crowd singing "Irish Republic Army" and "IRA" to the tune of Daniel Boone's 1972 hit Beautiful Sunday. Martin Compston has been a lifelong Celtic FC fan. martin compston (@martin_compston) / Twitter Line of Duty Star Martin Compston: Becoming an actor helped achieve Line of Duty star Martin Compston denies singing IRA lyrics in Celtic "The worst thing? The Greenock-born actor posted a statement on Twitter this afternoon after footage emerged of him on stage in Las Vegas while the crowd sang an IRA chant. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The anonymous man was flying to a work conference with his boss with an airline he uses a lot and was offered a first class seat. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5300, Brand new Disney show fails to premiere leaving fans furious, Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals baby's gender, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. These days, the Scottish actor is best known for his role as DS Steve Arnott in the hit BBC drama. The footage was met with furious backlash on social media. "If people want to change lyrics to a song that's sung at Celtic Park, weddings, Still game wherever that's up to them I'm not the lyric police. Compston appeared in The View's music video for "Grace" and "How Long".[9]. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Scots teen made to 'wash dead bodies' in care home took own life, Biker rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash on Ayrshire road, Evil stepson jailed after killing Scots dad with 15 hammer blows while kids cowered, Fire crews battling large blaze at recycling centre in Scots industrial estate, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. MARTIN Compston has been caught up in an IRA sing-song at a Celtic convention. Posting the . Line of Duty's Martin Compston slams claims he sang IRA song with Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou going nowhere as he roars 'I couldn't be happier' in future address. Martin Compston hits back over IRA chant storm at Celtic fan convention Footage has emerged of the Line of Duty actor caught up in chants with fans while being a guest at a Celtic. He said: Not best pleased to wake up to a story eight hours ahead of me before I've had the right to reply. We previously told how Chelsea legend John Terry made a surprise visit to Celtic Park. It is understood he was taking in the league clash with friends. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The Scottish actor, famed for playing nice-guy anti-corruption detective Steve . The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. Series 1. Video: Celebrity Celt Martin Compston's Hilarious Reaction To Simply Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. Solar panels will feature on school buildings to generate energy and offset fuel costs in the area. 'Let me be absolutely clear, I unequivocally did not sing ANY sectarian, songs. Martin Compston and good friend Phil MacHugh travel up the west coast of Scotland on an adventure to discover the different ways people experience the great Scottish outdoors. Description: Martin Compston grew up in Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire. Martin Compston calls out troll's 'anti-Catholic sentiment' after Martin Compston was lapping up the Soccer Aid celebrations alongside an ex- Celtic hero, as the World XI won 4-1 on penalties, with the Scottish actor sneaking his penalty into the bottom corner . That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. Martin Compston reacts to Celtic bash IRA chant singing claims 'I was simply singing along to Daniel Boones' Beautiful Sunday which is played at Celtic Park after every Sunday game.'. The actors and former players were shown on stage as they filmed the crowd and punched the air during the song before putting their arms around each other and jumping up and down as fans threw their hands in the air. Michael McCahill on Twitter: "AC 12 love the Celtic #LineOfDuty Patricia Kopta, then 52, was declared dead in the US after she disappeared from her Pittsburgh home in 1992. The Line of Duty star was a guest at a North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF) event in Las Vegas. ', Another Twitter user wrote: 'How long before Martin Compston releases a statement saying that he would never condone behaviour like that, was caught up in the moment, doesn't know those songs and apologises to anyone and everyone that might have been offended? However, Ken Loach then made a statement that the movie was not based on Greenock and Inverclyde - but was only filmed there, as that was where Martin was located.Compston reunited with Loach for the omnibus film Tickets (2005). The former defender has spoken before about how he came to be aCelticfan growing up. I don't take that lightly. It's the I-I-I-IRA.'. Genuinely has made this job a career highlight . Martin Compston; Douglas Henshall; Mark Bonnar; Scottish Film Council. Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. Beyond collecting the award and dedicating a speech to the show's fans, the Scottish celebrity couldn't help allowing his inner Celtic fan to escape when Simply The Best was performed during Joan Collins's entrance. Martin Compston's Mayflies up for best drama mini series award He bought a sprawling four-bed mansion in Nevada in 2019 for $420,000 (300,000), after he relocated to the United States in 2019 with his American wife, their baby boy, and their pet pitbull King. Compston is reported to have moved to Las Vegas as Tianna is from the city, and they now live two streets away from her mother. Solar panels will feature on school buildings to generate energy and offset fuel costs in the area. Pictured: The actor shared a statement on Twitter. Line of Duty star and Celtic superfan Martin Compston to line up Martin Compston hits back over IRA chant storm at Celtic fan convention Martin Compston Snapped With Rangers Fan At Glasgow Airport Before Rushing Into Celtic Shop The Scottish Sun . The Daily Record contacted Capaldi, Compston and Thompson for comment. Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott in Line of Duty, lives in Las Vegas but the Celtic-daft star closely follows his favourite team. Martin Compston - IMDb Line of Duty star Martin Compston has been filmed on stage singing with Celtic fans as they chant about the IRA. A Gannett Company. You are a disgrace. Line of Duty star Martin Compston has issued a statement after a video of him went viral on social media. As well as being a huge Celtic FC fan, Martin also used to play . Martin Compston has denied singing any sectarian songs after a viral video emerged of him at a Celtic convention. Mr O'Neill is the latest big name the . [5] Compston made two first-team appearances in the 200102 season, in which the team was relegated to the Third Division. Children and young people could see this and now think this is totally acceptable behaviour.". Kathy Friend, from Glasgow, was involved in a number of nature-related ventures, and formerly worked as a camerawoman. I dont take that lightly. Glasgow-basic Celtic have a historic association with the people of Ireland and Scots of Irish descent, both of whom are mainly Roman Catholic. The same man had shared comments calling for an end to bigotry in football. Weve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country. So thats why weve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. WHEN he's not filming in the UK, Our House star Martin Compston is living it up in his 300,000 mansion in Las Vegas. A clip shows themenon stage as audience memberssing an IRA chant along to the tune of Daniel Boone's 1972 hit Beautiful Sunday. Line of Duty star Martin Compston has been filmed on stage singing with Celtic fans as they chant about the IRA. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. dream as a footballer and was soon signed by Morton Football Team. Line of Duty star Martin Compston used to be a professional footballer before his acting career took off. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. "The IRA man walked up to him and pumped bullets into the back of his head as he was doing community policing. The footage, shot in Las Vegas this morning, emerged online earlier today. This is my my my beautiful day. Celtic FC, Capaldi, Petta, Thompson and Hamilton Hodell have yet to respond to requests for comment. Martin Compston Actor, Producer Born May 8, 1984 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK Martin Compston grew up in Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire. Scots cop who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims. If people want to change lyrics to a song that's sung at Celtic Park, weddings, Still Game wherever that's up to them I'm not the lyric police. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. Scott Nicholson was badly injured in a car crash on Shetland. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. One Twitter user wrote: ''Imagine this was Rangers, the media/government would be all over it like a f***** rash. These are adults not children who might not know any better. Line of Duty star Martin Compston has insisted he did not sing about the Irish Republican Army at a Celtic convention in America. Danny Johnston sadly passed away on February 17, just one month after he received the heartbreaking diagnosis. The six-day NACSF event started on Sunday and runs until tomorrow. Celtic shop glasgow airport. Before publishing our story earlier today we contacted talent agency Hamilton Hodell, which represents Compston, for comment but did not receive a response. Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. Reports claimed the Scottish actor had been singing about the IRA at a North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF) event in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Top 6 Martin Compston TV Shows | BT TV Contents Compston, who lives in the Nevada city with his family, was filmed on stage at an event held by the North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF). The actor dropped by Irish bar Kitty O'Shea's yesterday to watch his team face . Martin Compston - Wikipedia Police raid online sensation shop Wakey Wines looking for drugs as owner famous for his Prime Not so shipshape! Rangers swipe aimed by Martin Compston after Celtic defeat v Hearts A video featuring the Line of Duty star has appeared on various social media outlets. We're the I,I,I,IRA'. Kathy Friend, from Glasgow, was involved in a number of nature-related ventures, and formerly worked as a camerawoman. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. The NASUWT said the latest offer from the Scottish Government and councils falls short of what teachers have demanded. Kids at Newton Farm Primary and St Charles Primary are encouraging drivers in Newton Farm to slow down with their artistic signs. Line of Duty star Martin Compston has denied singing along to pro-IRA lyrics while on stage at a Celtic convention in Las Vegas. Editors' Code of Practice. In both matches he appeared as a substitute and Morton lost 40, to Alloa Athletic and Queen of the South. He left school after his fifth year to pursue his Martin Compston's Scottish Fling had its premiere at Greenock's Waterfront Theatre - a location specifically requested by Compston as a nod to his hometown. However, many counselors thought that this was bad publicity because the film has to do with drugs and underage drinking. In April 2013, Compston starred in the ITV miniseries The Ice Cream Girls. Celtic have previously been fined by UEFA over pro-IRA songs, following an investigation in 2011. Martin Compston Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2 He spent his teen years going to see soccer (football) team Celtic with his brother Barry and dreamed one day he would play for them. 'If people want to change lyrics to a famous song I cannot police them, despite my best efforts. The Line of Duty actor, who is from Greenock, was reportedly called a "t*** parasite" as Scottish football's new season kicked off. Compston said: "A man concerned with racism and discrimination. MARTIN Compston has been caught up in an IRA sing-song at a Celtic convention.The Line of Duty star was a guest at a North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF) event in Las Vegas last night.Footage has emerged of Greenock-born Compston, 38, onstage alongside fellow actor Gianni Capaldi as well as ex-Hoops midfielders Alan Thompson and Bobby Petta.A clip shows the men on stage as audience members sing an IRA chant along to the tune of Daniel Boone's 1972 hit Beautiful Sunday.Become a Scottish Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to knowRead The Sun: http://www.theScottishsun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescottishsun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottishSun #celtic #martinCompston The NASUWT said the latest offer from the Scottish Government and councils falls short of what teachers have demanded. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. Patricia Kopta, then 52, was declared dead in the US after she disappeared from her Pittsburgh home in 1992. [24] As of 2020, they reside in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who arent really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. Line of Duty star Martin Compston is filmed on stage with Celtic fans