Celtic is one of the biggest clubs in the world and that means some pretty high-profile faces support the Bhoys.
There’s the well-known supporters like Rod Stewart, Billy Connolly and Frankie Boyle however, given the size of Celtic, there’s some you may not be too familiar with.
60,000 fans pack into Celtic Park every other weekend so it may be hard to spot some of them, unless you spot them in one of Glasgow’s Celtic bars before and after the game.
From Hollywood stars to world famous singers, 67 Hail Hail looks at 10 celebrity stars that you didn’t know supported Celtic.
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10 – Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg has always been a fan of the Bhoys and once even admitted that he would invest in the club should he ever be given the chance.
He told the Record: “If the chance came to invest in Celtic, I would be crazy not to take a look at it. I have watched so much soccer in Europe but I have never seen fans like the Celtic fans. There is something so special about them.”
9 – Michelle Keegan
The actress has her dad to thank for her love for the Hoops and during an interview back in 2015, claimed she would like to head to Parkhead on a regular basis.
She told the Celtic View in 2015: “I want to make it as a proper day out with my Dad, my granddad and the family. I think that’d be quite a nice weekend for us all. I think I’ll make coming to a Celtic game one of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2015.”
8 – Humza Yousaf
Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has been a Celtic fan all of his life and never been able to hide it.
During an appearance on the Pod Save the UK podcast, Yousaf admitted that working for the Hoops would be his alternative dream job.
“It’s got to be something to do with Celtic. Yes, I mean other than being chairman of Celtic Football Club, which is of course what I would be doing if I wasn’t in politics.”
7 – Martin Compston
Best known for Line of Duty, Martin Compston regularly works with the club on promotional videos and has shared several videos declaring his love for the Bhoys.
Explaining why he supported Celtic, Compston told the Celtic View podcast: “People always say about being a glory hunter, but you’re born into Celtic – you don’t have any other option. When I was my nephew’s age, it was not a happy time to be a Celtic fan growing up. I think that’s why we appreciate where we are as a club at the moment because when I was eight the club was a mess.”
6 – James Allan
Glasvegas frontman James Allan has been going to Celtic games with his dad all his life, once telling Football Scotland: “My first proper match was Celtic v Hearts. I was standing in The Jungle at Celtic Park. It was the first time I went into Paradise and it was pretty magical.”
5 – Nadine Coyle
The Girls Aloud star grew up in a Celtic-supporting family and even admitted in the past that she has a soft spot for former Hoops manager, Martin O’Neill.
“I have been a Celtic fan for many years now. In my hometown, Celtic matches are a really big deal,” the Derry-born pop star told The Mirror in 2003.
“Everyone is really up for it with the green and white tops and the scarves. I must admit I am an especially big admirer of Martin O’Neill.”
4 – Nicky Byrne
The Westlife singer is a huge Celtic fan and has had connections with many former players and managers, including Neil Lennon.
3 – Kevin Bridges
The comedian is a lifelong supporter of the Hoops and has been spotted in the stands at Paradise many times.
There’s also the iconic photo of him in the stands during a game against Rangers in 2004.
2 – Sheamus
The WWE star goes by the name of ‘The Celtic warrior’ and having grown up in Dublin, has fond memories of supporting the Bhoys.
“Being born and raised in Dublin, there’s one team not from our land that us Irish are really endeared to, that us Irish love. That team is Glasgow Celtic,” he once said to The Mirror.
1 – Lana Del Ray
Once spotted wearing a Celtic shirt, American singer Lana Del Ray has a soft spot due to her relationship with Glasgow-born Barrie-James O’Neill.
Del Ray once admitted Glasgow is where she is happiest and it’s no surprise when Celtic are there.
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