Claims emerge that Green Brigade section faces closure from Celtic

There were claims on social media last night that the standing section at Celtic Park will be closed for Sunday’s Scottish Cup tie against Raith Rovers. 

It seems that the flares or TIFO from last week’s Glasgow derby has upset some sensitive souls, after they had soaked up the atmosphere that contributed hugely to a highly significant win. 

Nothing has yet been confirmed but these sort of issues tend to drip out of the club followed by a low key announcement and warning about future actions. 

The atmosphere at last week’s derby has been commended from a variety of sources. Ange Postecoglou and various players highlighted the impact of the fans as Celtic started the match at a ferocious pace to lead 3-0 going into the break. 

Some house rules may have been broken but online there wasn’t a single word of criticism as the pre-match banners, TIFO and singing set the tone for the most memorable Celtic Park night since Manchester City and Bayern Munich were regular visitors. 

In the autumn the Green Brigade held a number of silent protests against the rumoured appointment of Bernard Higgins to a security role in the club, eventually friends of Higgins announced that he wouldn’t be joining Celtic from Police Scotland.