Shortly after receiving a warning letter from Celtic executives regarding a “unacceptable” display, the Green Brigade staged a new banner burst at Parkhead.
After a protest during the Kilmarnock game that said, “End genocide,” Celtic wrote to the fan organisation. “End Zionism,” referring to the ongoing struggle between Israel and Palestine.
Club authorities had issued a warning that any displays purporting to speak for the club or its supporters were “unacceptable” and asked that there be no more of the same.
The club also brought up the subject of crowd unrest during away games, citing recent games against Motherwell and Aberdeen.
Once more, the group received a warning, and participants were asked to persuade other supporters not to engage in inappropriate activity.
The group unveiled a banner blasting “Police brutality – PLC complicity” during tonight’s Celtic vs. Dundee game.
The entire display said, “PLC complicity in police brutality.” Supporters call for adjustments.
“All cops are b*******”
It happens after the club expressed worries about “dangerous police practices” prior to this past weekend’s game at Fir Park.
“This is a pattern of behaviour that the club has done nothing to address despite increasing concerns of fans,” the Green Brigade had declared.
The note from Celtic said, “Good afternoon.
It is observed that there was a violation of both the amended and agreed-upon Rail Seating Code of Conduct and the Club’s Banner Protocol with regard to the display in the front area of the Rail Seating area during the home match against Kilmarnock on February 17.
“Unfortunately, the club has been inundated with concerns regarding the performance from various Celtic fans and stakeholders – specifically regarding:
“The terms “End Zionism”; and
“certain elements of the ‘call to action’ prior to the game.
“Celtic is an inclusive club, as has been stated many times, and as such, we take these violations of the established Code of Conduct and the complaints we get very seriously.
“The views expressed by the banners are not those of Celtic Football Club. It is not appropriate to imply that the group speaks for the Club. Any group attempting to utilise Celtic and Celtic Park as a platform for these kinds of statements is completely out of place, especially in light of the fact that a large number of the Club’s supporters and coworkers have been impacted by these incidents.
“The Club acknowledges that our supporters have individual opinions regarding these issues. We all belong at Celtic Park because we are an inclusive club, and Celtic fans obviously have a variety of opinions. All coworkers and supporters should feel welcome to attend Celtic Park and show their support for our football team. In light of this and the seriousness of the unfolding tragedy, we have previously asked—and we do so again—that there be no more displays of this kind that violate the established code of conduct and banner etiquette.
“In a same vein, concerning Sunday’s away game against Motherwell on February 25, we regret to inform you that there have been instances of people trying to enter the stadium without a valid match ticket returned. This behaviour was also observed during our most recent away game against Aberdeen. The host clubs and other supporters who are being negatively impacted by these activities have also complained to the club, and their concerns are also taken extremely seriously.
As a result, the club once more requests that the organisation work to dissuade any such fans who do not have tickets from trying to enter or avoid the safety and stewarding procedures.
“Regards, Celtic Football Club.”
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