Green Brigade allowed Celtic Park return

Published 3 hours ago

The Green Brigade will be allowed back inside Celtic Park starting from this weekend's clash at home to St Mirren.

An initial six-game ban was imposed on the supporters' group in November with the club citing "violent and threatening behaviour" as the reason in a home match against Falkirk.

The suspension was then extended in December as the club hit out at "safety incidents", which they say included threats against the club's head of security.

An update from the club has now revealed Celtic and the fan group have agreed to terms that will see them allowed back inside the stadium for the title run-in.

A club statement read: The Club is pleased to confirm that a route has been found to lift the suspension of the Green Brigade with effect from Saturday’s game against St Mirren.

"On March 27th, at a meeting of Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group, the Club again addressed the suspension on the Green Brigade. The SAG confirmed that it did not object to the suspension being lifted, subject to three conditions being satisfied.

"These were that all applicable policies will be adhered to, including season ticket terms and conditions; agreement that members will comply with the safety and security operations; recognition that a match-by-match report will be submitted to the Safety Advisory Group, for as long as they deem it necessary.

"We communicated this to the Green Brigade and asked for their unconditional acceptance. They have today responded positively by accepting these conditions, as outlined."

Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson added: “I am pleased we have reached this point where suspensions can be lifted with the agreement of Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group on terms which apply to supporters throughout the stadium.

“On that basis, a full and united Celtic Park can get behind the team at this crucial point in the season."

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