MARTIN Compston has been caught up in an IRA sing-song at a Celtic convention. 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. Compston took the starring role in 2016 ITV drama In Plain Sight, based on the true crimes of Peter Manuel. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. Compston starred in the 2010 film Soulboy, alongside Craig Parkinson, playing the role of Joe McCain. In the same year, he also starred in the violent thriller Piggy. Line Of Duty's Martin Compston has vehemently denied singing an IRA chant after a video of him at a Celtic convention in America emerged on social media. 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. The event was raising money for UNICEF - the UN's agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The Line of Duty star was a guest at a North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF) event in Las Vegas last night. Isabella Grace Docherty, known as Bella, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 14, hours after she began complaining of feeling sick. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. This establishment is located at the following address. The Duke of Sussex made the comments at an online event which cost 17 plus a 2.12 fee for UK customers to attend. [20][21][22] The drama series is based on the novel Our House by Louise Candlish.[23]. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. The Scots actor issued a statement after a video emerged online . On Thursday afternoon Compston tweeted: "Not best pleased to wake up to a story 8 hours ahead of me before I've had the right to reply. For other inquiries Contact Us. [25], Compston is a supporter of the Scottish National Party. AC-12 reunited! The incident took place while the 38-year-old was at the North American Celtic Supporters Federation (NACSF) in the US city - where he liveswife Tianna and their young son. 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. Inside Prince Harry's finances from when he met Meghan Markle to landing 100M with Netflix and book Spare Royally hard work! Dad dies after 200 hours in A&E with 'ulcer' which turned out to be aggressive cancer. Martin Compston has been a lifelong Celtic FC fan. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. Earlier today we reported he had been filmed dancing and. Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. He is perhaps most notable for his role as liam in sweet sixteen, and for his role as ewan brodie in. The Line of Duty star and lifelong Celtic fan was a guest at a the. Family of Scot left disabled after breaking back in car crash raising funds for trial. Scots cop who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims. Compston appeared in The View's music video for "Grace" and "How Long".[9]. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Browse Martin Compston movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to your favorite device. 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. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Woman who disappeared over three decades ago is found alive in Puerto Rico. Man arrested after alleged assault in Edinburgh city centre as street sealed off. Man collapses and dies outside Edinburgh shop after 'taking unwell in street'. 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. 'It was the most time I . Keen to get away from the neighbours? The Duke of Sussex made the comments at an online event which cost 17 plus a 2.12 fee for UK customers to attend. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. The footage, shot in Las Vegas this morning, emerged online earlier today. Compston was shown clad in his 2021/2022 Celtic away shirt as he clutched a drink and beat his chest. Before publishing our story earlier today we contacted talent agency Hamilton Hodell, which represents Compston, for comment but did not receive a response. Both he and his co-star William Ruane were nominated for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards, with Compston winning the category.[8]. A big Beckham birthday! Don't leave it to chance. MARTIN Compston has rejected claims made across media outlets that he sang a sectarian song during a Celtic party in the US. Revealed: The new '23' number plates the DVLA deems offensive and has banned including EU23 OFF and GO23 HEL, Do not sell or share my personal information. Martin Compston; Douglas Henshall; Mark Bonnar; Scottish Film Council. 17:23, 2 MAR 2023. Tributes paid to 'formidable' Scots community stalwart who lost battle with cancer. [1] He also made a cameo appearance in a low-budget web series, Night is Day. Kathy Friend, from Glasgow, was involved in a number of nature-related ventures, and formerly worked as a camerawoman. Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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. Line of Duty star Martin Compston has insisted he did not sing about the Irish Republican Army at a Celtic convention in America. The Celtic fans' IRA lyrics to the same tune: 'We're the I,I,I, Irish Republican Army. One Twitter user wrote: ''Imagine this was Rangers, the media/government would be all over it like a f***** rash. The former defender has spoken before about how he came to be aCelticfan growing up. Line of Duty star Martin Compston took a swipe at Rangers' financial meltdown in 2012 in the wake of Celtic's opening day defeat to Hearts on Saturday. Jota's first-half strike put Celticahead, but Fashion Sakala's second half equaliser ensured the match ended in a draw. A Gannett Company. Line of Duty star Martin Compston (pictured right) has been filmed on stage singing with Celtic fans as they chant about the IRA, The Scottish actor (pictured), 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, Compston today denied he was singing about the IRA, insisting he kept to the original lyrics. He wrote: 'Not best pleased to wake up to a story eight hours ahead of me before I've had a right to reply. After the footage was posted on Twitter, Capaldi made his account private. Thug punches pair in savage unprovoked night-time attack on Glasgow street. A TALENTED young presenter has taken the next step towards his dream of broadcasting fame by interviewing former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill. 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. Cruise-goers reveal their most terrifying incidents at sea - from watching a ferocious Do YOU know your Adam and Eve from your Ruby Murray? Second Scots teaching union to ballot members on 'paltry' new pay offer. HP10 9TY. There were two major incidents from the clash at Ibrox as Derek McInnes was left incensed but pundits' opinions were split. Compston clutches a drink and holds his hand aloft as fans sing. Their son was born in 2020. ", One tweet slammed the footage as: "Disgusting behaviour" and another said: "IRA terrorism is beautiful? Last week Compston was back in the UK as he played alongside the likes of alongside the likes of Usain Bolt, Patrice Evra, and Brazilian legend Cafu for World XI in Soccer Aid - against England XI. We previously told how Chelsea legend John Terry made a surprise visit to Celtic Park. It showed a huge crowd singing "Irish Republic Army" and "IRA" to the tune of Daniel Boone's 1972 hit Beautiful Sunday. 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He said: "To be absolutely clear, I 100% did not sing any IRA lyrics. ', Inside Martin Compston's $420,000 Las Vegas Mansion: The Line Of Duty star (L) gives fans a glimpse into his stunning home where he enjoys beers by the outdoor pool with his bikini-clad wife Tianna (R), Stunning: The Line Of Duty star bought the sprawling four-bed mansion in Nevada in 2019 for 300,000, after he relocated to the United States in 2019 with his wife, Wow:Martin and Tianna were keen to buy a house with a pool, and they lucked out with their mansion as it boasts a spa, and even a solar-heated swimming pool, Gorgeous:Inside, their home is incredibly spacious with their entryway sure to be a welcome site to guests with its bright open-plan design and spiral staircase, Relocation:Martin lives in Las Vegas because his wife Tianna is from there, and he recently said it makes sense, when he travels for work, for her to be near her family, especially after welcoming their first child last year, He currently lives in Las Vegas.