Green Brigade Suspension Lifted
The Green Brigade, a supporters group located in the north curve section of Celtic Park, has had its suspension lifted by Celtic Football Club, effective from the home game against St Mirren on Saturday.
Initially, around 200 members of the Green Brigade were banned for six games following incidents of "violent and threatening behaviour" during a home match against Falkirk in late October. This suspension was extended in early December due to further "safety incidents."
In February, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged that "some progress" had been made in discussions between the club and the Green Brigade.
On Tuesday evening, Celtic issued a statement detailing the process leading to the lifting of the suspension:
"On 27 March, 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."
Upcoming Fixtures and Club Response
Following the St Mirren match, Celtic will host three additional home games this season: against Falkirk on 25 April, Rangers on 10 May, and Hearts on 16 May.
Interim chairman Brian Wilson expressed his satisfaction with the development, stating he was "pleased" and emphasizing the importance of full support for the team during this critical phase of the season:
"A full and united Celtic Park can get behind the team at this crucial point in the season."
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