Banned Green Brigade turned up at Celtic Park before Motherwell game
Green Brigade: Fans congregated on Celtic Way.
By Peter Cassidy
Banned supporters group The Green Brigade were back at Celtic Park today to welcome the team before their Premiership clash with Motherwell, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
They have had their tickets suspended for home and away games indefinitely for what the Parkhead club call “unacceptable behaviour” and safety issues.
But they congregated at the stadium ahead of the 3pm kick-off as the Hoops looked to go eleven points clear at the top of the Premiership. But didn’t.Following a war of words and “statement tennis” with Celtic chiefs over the ban, the group organised a day of action for the game with the Steelmen.
Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers arrives during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and Motherwell at Celtic Park.
Palestine and Ireland flags were on display as the team, including stars such as Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley, were welcomed to the stadium with a rapturous applause and cheers.
Pyro and green smoke bombs were also let off as the team bus arrived.
Celebrity fan Rod Stewart was booed by the supporters gathered who also sang “f*** the tories” as he arrived at the main entrance.
The ageing rocker responded by showing the crowd his middle finger before making his way to take up his seat in the ground.
The section usually occupied by the Green Brigade was again be mostly empty for the game against the Steelmen with around 300 fans connected with the group banned from attending.
Other groups including The Bhoys have also boycotted the match in solidarity with the group.
