Celtic Supporters Thread (contains GB chat)

I'm not the one here ignoring things


Like I said using your hate towards the groups for other things they've done while trying to justify the police actions


2 other posters have done the same

 

The fallout from this one game is as amazing as it is unpleasant. We all knew the consequences' of welcoming back Beelzebub's bunch of bile bellowing bas....baritones. The vile, hate filled, offensive songbook, the wrecked seating, the smashed toilets was no more than we expected. They didn't disappoint even by using pyro's, we also had the added bonus of witnessing moronic actions from Furgus'huns frenzied fools. Outside Fans were being detained with no just cause and held for an unreasonably length time without basic the requirement of water or bathroom facilities.
But this isn't a grumble about the anti-social troglodytes and their behaviour we had to endure once again nor is it about storm trooping tactics of Scotland's finest as they shepherded football fans without any regard for social, civil or humane treatment. It's not even about whether there could be any justification for the police to act in such a way on orders by high command or by any prior intelligence gathered.
It IS however, about Celtic and it's board. "WHAT THE * WERE YOU THINKING?". What do you not see? What do you not hear? Yes, I'm all for decent fans to come along and back their team and they're welcome...But that horrible horde of hooligans? That poisonous proportion of the population? Those vile violent vandals? Keep them away.
Why do you feel it necessary to appease a deplorable hate filled visiting fanbase over your own? Why are you happy to erect safety netting just to accommodate these thugs and dismantle it once they have departed. Why are you content to have our home destroyed in parts just because the repair bill will be sent across the city? Do you think that is reason enough to repeatedly invite this rabble in. Is the 'well our fans do the same there (equally wrong) so vice versa' explanation a reasonable and satisfactory one? We offered the olive branch one again and once again it was taken from us, slapped across our face and thrown back. Are you also happy to receive the extra costs and 'overtime' policing bill that's required in order to provide the overhanded treatment, and permit fans to be treated so appallingly? Are you so afraid that any refusal to provide an allocation based on reasonable grounds and factual evidence, would result in financial penalties from the SPFL? Surely saving any cost of repairs/extreme policing, netting and un-netting sections for this fixture warrants a pro-active decision? Or, here's a thought, stand up to them, back the well being of your own fans and their families, support the people that contribute so much to our great club. Heed the requirements of a safe environment, listen to the grievances of the fans. Promote a friendly peaceful atmosphere in which to continue to thrive and enjoy our game. The club is a family and should be protected on all fronts against a whole manner of different threats. You, as custodians have a duty to do everything in your power to provide this. Netting them off...really? What's next...sound proofing? The old wall and trough urinals? A hole in the floor bathroom facility (for more solid materials)? Surely we reach a point where prevention has to be better than the cure.
If a neighbour of mine came in foul mouthed my wife, smashed my television and then sh@t on my carpet while his brother bullied my kids in the garden, would I remain silent? Would I invite them round again to kick my dog? Should I have to place all my ornaments out of reach so their brood don't break them because the parents won't tell them to leave them alone? Erm! think not, not even on the agreement that I could visit them and return the compliment if I'd like.
If they behave like this here, our next visit there doesn't bear thinking about. More incidents of injured players and backroom staff being pelted by missiles, our fans being subjected once again to a barrage of bigoted, racist, hatred and accusations of child abuse (slander anywhere else on the planet). That's assuming a number of fans make it through the gates of the underworld and aren't detained 'en route' for such offences as displaying anything green, walking on the cracks in the pavement or possessing a decent attitude. Will we see none confrontational policing on that day? (only towards one side I bet).

Lawwell, Nicholson, Taylor wake up and smell the stench that still lingers inside Celtic Park from the weekend. You are dividing support over a situation that could've been avoided by simply "KEEPING THEM AWAY AND NOT HAVING THEM BACK". Expect more next season and probably worse to come.

(Unless of course they find away to reinstate the ban, after all, we should play at their place first next season. A favourable result in this coming fixture will have them studying the 'reasons for refusal' handbook).

So, "WHAT THE * WERE YOU THINKING?"...Celtic.

 

Mate, I think it's a fair assumption that the polis have no love for the gb and this pig watch thing will only add to that. If you don't think the polis will try and * them up then fine but I do. At no point did I say it is right.

 

You accused me of sticking up for the club, show me or shut the * up I'll post where and when I like crow

 

I'm not talking about you

 

Apologies Crow, I'm many things but never an apologist for our tory, happy to sit at the back of the bus board.

 

Good man

 

Fully expect similar tactics to those exercised last weekend. More over zealous police reaction looming. Hopefully those attending act responsibly. Obviously feeling are still raw on both sides for different reasons. Fans due to victimisation, officers due to 'Pig Watch'. Hopefully, events don't flare up and become anything other than be a peaceful demonstration. A show of strength by both sides being under the microscope. Don't give the lunatic fringe any reason to act, and that goes for the fans too.

 

They need a better section in the stadium.

 

Watch out you don't get kettled again lads miss another game

 

Fire that excellent post off to the Celtic board m8 as I think it sums up exactly how the vast majority of our fans feel. I'm sure the club can organise a postal ballot of every season ticket holder to ask them if they want the hun support back or not

 

Be careful guys as I think we all know by now just how quick the cops adopt their heavy handed tactics when it comes to our supporters . I still have nightmares about the Janefield charge when my brother and I got sent flying by a big fecking horse and both of us were covered in bruises. I'm sure any of the older guys on here who where there that night will remember they had absolutely no reason to charge our fans that night and I'm surprised no one was killed

 

Further to our recent statement, the Club has engaged independent safety and event consultants to review concerns voiced to the club on events involving Celtic supporters, Celtic Supporters’ Clubs and buses, and groups, which took place away from Celtic Park on 16th March 2025.

Our primary concern will always be for the safety of our supporters. Within Celtic Park we work closely with Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and other public authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our own fans, and all other visitors to the stadium.

While events away from Celtic Park are not in any way managed by the Club, and we play no role in policing outside of our stadium, we recognise that many supporters have turned to the Club to voice their concerns regarding the events of 16th March.

All supporters should feel safe when attending - and travelling to - football matches. Just as supporters should behave safely and responsibly both inside and outside of football stadia, so too they should be confident at all times that they themselves will be treated fairly.

Maintaining this confidence is vital, so it is therefore important that any concerns brought to our attention on this front are in turn shared and afforded due consideration. It is important to continue to seek positive working relationships.

The Club is therefore engaging in discussions with Celtic supporters, supporters’ associations, clubs and groups, and Police Scotland, to understand these events and the circumstances in which they took place.

To inform this process, we have engaged independent safety and event consultants Fairhurst to collate and review the feedback on supporter experiences received by the Club. Fairhurst will also offer an opportunity for others who were present, and who have not already provided feedback on the events, to do so.

Anyone wishing to provide feedback should contact Fairhurst by email at the following email address:

160325feedback@fairhurst.co.uk

Through a structured process we will then share these findings with Police Scotland, to assist in; understanding of the experience of those present at the events of 16th March; in identifying any questions to be answered; and highlighting any lessons which may be learned.

Celtic has a strong record of working positively with our supporters on safety matters over the years. We will continue to do so, as part of a process of ongoing dialogue. We will also work as required with the footballing authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that our supporters – and those of other teams - can enjoy football safely and responsibly

 

Perhaps all the * that happened would have ben avoided if they had listened to the majority of fans who said they didn't want the hun scummy support back in our ground. Surely the "Old Firm" brand they so dearly love to maintain isn't worth the safety of our fans

 

Well said. Props to the organisers/everyone who attends! The cops would love this to kick off…wee agent provocateur sending a brick through a window wouldn’t surprise you so always worth asking anyone acting a bit too mental to sing the broad black brimmer.

 

There won't be a warm welcoming awaiting for any attending participants today, I expect more than the usual show of numbers by 'Police Scotland' than is normally present. A show of unity and strength by all parties.

Good luck today lads, I hope that the protest proceeds without incident and everyone makes it to the game safely.