Celtic Imposes Three-Match Ban on Green Brigade Following Violence

Celtic Football Club has announced a three-match ban on the Green Brigade fan group due to incidents of “violent and threatening behavior” that occurred during a recent match against Falkirk.

The Scottish champions released footage purportedly showing approximately 100 supporters verbally abusing and assaulting a steward and two police officers on October 29. The club indicated that the incident escalated following a ticket inspection in the rail seating area of Celtic Park.

Previously, the Green Brigade had received a suspended sanction this summer for “repeated serious safety and security-related breaches,” prompting the club to take further action in light of the latest events.

A club statement confirmed, “Following this latest incident, the club can confirm that this sanction will now be applied, beginning from this weekend.”

The statement also emphasized the club’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment, stating, “For our staff and police to be assaulted in this way is simply unacceptable. This was a serious and violent incident that cannot be tolerated, and the club has no choice but to address this behavior in the strongest terms. Celtic Park cannot be a place for this kind of behavior, and the club must act in the wider interests and safety of everyone who attends our matches.”

The footage shared by the club shows a group of fans rushing down a walkway beneath the stand, seemingly escalating the situation. As the clip progresses, more supporters are seen hurrying across the section to the concourse before later reemerging.

In response to the incident, Police Scotland has solicited witnesses, with Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland condemning the violence: “We utterly condemn the unacceptable disorder that occurred on October 29 within Celtic Park after two officers and a steward were assaulted by a large group of fans. No one should be harmed or intimidated while carrying out their duties, and this type of violent behavior will not be tolerated. We are doing everything we can to trace those involved and hold them accountable.”

Sutherland further noted that the assaulted officers and steward were left extremely shaken and traumatized by the incident and are receiving support. He encouraged anyone with information regarding the assaults and disorder to contact authorities, quoting the reference PS-20251029-2196. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

In October 2023, a section of the Green Brigade had their season tickets revoked indefinitely following a “serious escalation” of unacceptable behavior; however, the ban was lifted in December after the group agreed to comply with a new safety code of conduct.