Celtic fans are planning a ninth minute show of support for Leigh Griffiths at tonight’s match against RB Salzburg.
Yesterday Brendan Rodgers announced that the striker would be out of action for an indefinite time as he deals with issues in his personal life.
Social media has been swamped with messages of support for Griffiths since yesterday’s announcement with the football put into perspective.
Please share this & make it happen Bhoys & Ghirls? @CelticFC @Leighgriff09
On the 9th minute tonight at Celtic Park I hope everyone shows our support for Leigh Griffiths & gets Paradise jumping to let the Griff know we are all behind him ????????????????????#ItsOkNotToBeOk ???? pic.twitter.com/Un6BTSHzah
— Speedy Bhoy (@SpeedyBhoy1916) December 13, 2018
We should have a minutes applause for Leigh on the 9th minute of the game tomorrow to show our support for him #CelticFC @CelticFC ???????? pic.twitter.com/jMcpBBs5jl
— ????????CelticGhirl???????? (@lisbonceltic67) December 12, 2018
Goodmorning troops ????on the 9th minute of every game until he turns out for us again let’s make some noise for LG9-he will be back ????huns beware????????????????????????????????????#lovethegriff
— James Mullen (@JamesMu19560690) December 13, 2018
On the 9th minute against Salzburg tomorrow We should have minutes applause for our own number 9 Super Leigh Griffiths To show him support during our heroes personal battles whatever they may be
Please retweet???????? @CelticFC @CelticTV pic.twitter.com/HrBe9ZVkjP
— Shantelle Brown (@ShannyTheTim) December 12, 2018
Hey young fella listen very carefully on the 9th minute tonight , we will calm that storm @Leighgriff09 YNWA ???????? pic.twitter.com/bJ0E9uNvot
— BOXER T???????????? (@boxertoye) December 13, 2018
While others have speculated over the nature of his issues former clubs, team-mates and opponents have offered their support for the striker.
A late goal from Griffiths got Celtic off to a winning start in their opening Europa League group match against Rosenborg, he also played for the last 25 minutes of the 1-0 win away to the Norwegian side in Match Day 5.
A draw tonight will see Celtic into the last 32 knock out phase in February by which time the former Hibs striker may be back involved in Rodgers’ squad.
