Celtic extend ban on Green Brigade after 'threats'

"Celtic have extended their ban on the Green Brigade due to "safety incidents" involving the fans' group, which they say include threats against the club's head of security. The club also indicate that any evasion of the suspension could threaten the continued use of rail seating / safe-standing which has been in place at Celtic Park since the summer of 2016. An initial six-game ban was imposed in early November following "violent and threatening behaviour" at a home match against Falkirk on 29 October."

"Now Celtic say the block on the group's season tickets will continue until they are "satisfied that the Green Brigade will engage in the safe operation of the stadium, which is critical for the continued operation of the entire rail seating section." Celtic note that the ultras fan group circumvented the ban for a home game against Kilmarnock on 9 November. The club also state that two members of the Green Brigade "directly threatened" and "sought to intimidate" their head of safety and security operations"

Celtic have extended the ban on the Green Brigade following safety incidents that include threats against the club's head of security. The club warns that any evasion of the suspension could jeopardize the continued use of rail seating/safe-standing installed at Celtic Park since summer 2016. An initial six-game ban followed violent and threatening behaviour at the Falkirk match on 29 October. Celtic state the season-ticket block remains until they are satisfied the group will engage in safe stadium operation. The club say two members directly threatened and sought to intimidate the head of safety and security. Celtic remain open to engagement when appropriate, but cannot accept threats to staff.

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