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Fans shouted obscenities and failed to hold a minute’s silence at a match between Hearts and Istanbul Basaksehir, following the news of the Queen’s death.
The European Conference League match held at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh kicked off at 5.45pm on Thursday evening before a tannoy announcement was made as the teams returned to the pitch at half time that Her Majesty The Queen had passed away.
Fans at the match, which was broadcast live on BBC Scotland were instructed that a minute’s silence would be held ‘beginning and ending with the referee’s whistle’ before the second half could kick off.
But after one fan shouted, ‘F*** the Queen’ others began to shout abuse in their direction.
Fans on opposite terraces argued as the minute’s silence began and when some began singing God Save The Queen others began booing.
Though both teams and official’s observed the mark of respect the minute’s silence descended into chaos.
One fan said: ‘It was a really bad idea in the first place but it was embarrassing.
A minute silence held at the start of the second half in Tynecastle soon descended into chaos
Hearts players observed the minute's silence in the centre of the pitch ahead of the restart
Hearts players wore black armbands as a mark of respect following Queen Elizabeth's death
‘Some people booed, some swore and hurled obscenities, some tried to adhere to the minute’s silence. Others sang God Save The Queen. It was a total mess and not very respectful considering our beloved Queen has died.
‘Whatever you think about the monarchy she served our nation for 70 years.
‘She’ll be laid to rest in Edinburgh tomorrow and people behave like this. It beggars belief.’
Other fans began singing ‘God Save The Queen’ but that too was met with booing from the crowds.
Many took to social media to blast the ‘shocking behaviour’.
Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, with the British sporting schedule set to halt
People gathered outside of Buckingham Palace following the sad announcement of her death
One person described it as ‘disgusting’ while another fan said it
