Anton Ferdinand has become caught up in a social media storm after he joked about the wedding of a cancer patient at Celtic Park.
Hoops fans have slammed the former footballer after he mocked a bagpiper playing outside the club's Glasgow stadium.
The ex-West Ham star - who finished his career at St Mirren - was unaware a terminally ill cancer patient was tying the knot at Parkhead.
The 36-year-old made the insensitive comment on Tuesday when he wrote in a Tweet: "Don't the Celtic fans turn up for new signings anymore?"
Social media users were quick to slam Ferdinand for commenting on the service which wed dad-of-five Michael Duffy with his now wife Julie Nelson.
We told how the ceremony took place in Celtic Park on Tuesday after 44-year-old Michael was given "weeks to months" to live, having been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.
Ferdinand, brother of Manchester United legend Rio, claims he was unaware of the emotional service taking place inside the stadium and apologised for any offence caused.
Addressing the comment, he posted to Twitter: "I obviously didn't know that was happening at Celtic park today, apologies to anyone I offended!"
The post has now collected hundreds of likes and comments from users criticising the remarks.
@allstuffceltic said: "Think before you speak, a piper doesn't stand outside Celtic park out of boredom! Scotland is known for having pipers play at weddings and funerals, Anton."
@WMcCusker4 commented: "Can you imagine how hard that must've been for that couple today? And then you have Anton giggling at his snide tweet."
@Highland--paddy replied: "An apology to the people who were married today under difficult circumstances would make it seem more heartfelt."
@JT1888-V3 wrote: "Was there any need for the 'anyone that was offended!' remark? I'm pretty sure everyone with a normal moral compass would be offended at the original tweet."
@WMcCusker4 added: "'Offended'? Is that all you can say? I would expect better from you, it's about common decency. Just a weird snide comment."
Michael and Julie had gotten engaged last Christmas Eve and had planned to get married next year before the tragic news.
With help from the Wedding Wish Makers charity and donations from friends and family, Michael was able to have his dream wedding inside his beloved Celtic's stadium.
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