Celtic fans are to host a minute's applause to pay tribute to a young supporter who was killed in a horror crash after Saturday's match.

It was reported that John Burns passed away after being hit by a vehicle on the M6 near Carlisle on Saturday, September 14.

We reported how the young man - who is believed to be 22 - was in the area after getting on the wrong bus following the Celtic v Hearts clash at Parkhead in Glasgow.

It is believed he was then hit by a vehicle shortly after 8pm that evening.

READ MORE: Celtic fan killed in horror crash after 'boarding the wrong bus'

This evening at 8pm, the Hoops will take on ŠK Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park as part of their Champions League run.

Ahead of the game, support groups are urging fans to participate in a minute's applause on the 23rd minute for the young lad.

Celtic Fan Group said: "This is John. He recently lost his life aged just 22. No age at all. 

"He was at the Celtic game on Saturday. No one should ever go to a game and not come home. No one.

"We ask that you please join in the minute's applause on the 23rd minute on Wednesday night.

"Rest easy John."

 

Meanwhile, a post on the Facebook page The Parkhead Faithful has urged Hoops fans to participate in a minute of applause for the young man during tomorrow night's match.

The post said: "Minutes applause. John Burns would have been 23 on Wednesday, the same day his beloved club play in Europe.

"Could we ask for everyone to join in and participate in a minute's applause on the 23rd minute.

"We have seen multiple fans and pages asking for this and we will. It would be the least we could do as a Celtic family at this terrible time.

"Rest easy John."