A man has admitted shouting racist abuse towards footballers during a match at Pittodrie.
Ian Stewart had been in the South Stand during the clash between Aberdeen and Celtic on February 9 when he was heard making the racial comments.
The 55-year-old directed derogatory language towards Celtic players Jota and another of Japanese origin.
Fiscal depute David Rodger told Aberdeen Sheriff Court a witness was also seated in the South Stand with her family.
‘Offence viewed seriously because of context it was committed in’
He said: “Ten minutes into the match, she was aware of the accused arriving at his seat in the South Stand and noticed he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
“During the game, the accused was shouting throughout and flailing his arms around in an aggressive manner in the direction of Celtic fans.
“At 9.10pm, she was aware of the accused shouting towards a player of Japanese origin ‘open your eyes you slanty-eyed p****.”
‘Go back to your own country’
The court was told this made the witness feel “uncomfortable” and she perceived the comment to be racist.
Mr Rodger said: “A short time later, another Celtic player Jota approached the South Stand to take a throw-in.
“As he was doing so, the accused shouted ‘go back to your own country you Isis c***.”
This comment was also deemed to be racist and police were contacted.
Stewart pled guilty to a charge of breach of the peace.
Sheriff William Summers told Stewart, of School Drive, Aberdeen: “This offence must be viewed seriously because of the context in which it was committed.”
He deferred sentence for reports and defence agent Iain Hingston reserved mitigation until the sentencing hearing.
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