Eyes weren’t only on events on the pitch on Saturday, as Celtic faced St Mirren at Parkhead.
The game marked the first since Celtic lifted their ban on the Green Brigade, which had been in effect since November.
The group were back in their usual spot, the Safe Standing section situated in the North Curve area of the stadium, cheering Martin O’Neill’s men on to a 1-0 victory.
Several banners were displayed on the day; here they all are.
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Green Brigade banners from Celtic win vs St Mirren
Entry fireworks
They certainly weren’t hanging about before the game, making their presence felt immediately with a firework display before kick-off.
The atmosphere was fervent before the game. The display, coupled with the wink-wink reference of “Unbowed, Unbroken” is seen here, via @GallagherScotty on X.
Thank you message
Not every Celtic fan supports the group, but the news of their return was widely met with positive reactions from the Parkhead faithful.
This isn’t lost on the GB, who showed their appreciation with the message of “Unity is our strength, thank you Bhoys.”
Photo via @JeanFind on X.
Everyone has their own particular part to play
This quote, associated with Bobby Sands, also featured in the Green Brigade’s initial statement after the end of their ban.
It was re-iterated in a banner shortly after kick-off.
Anti-board protest
Despite reaching a truce with them this week, the GB were also unflinching in their disapproval of the current Celtic hierarchy, a view shared by many in the support.
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As part of the Celtic Fans Collective, the group have organised boycotts in the biggest mobilisation of the Parkhead support in the 21st century.
Via The Celtic Way, this banner from after the game reads “Celtic board – unfit for purpose. Unbowed, unbroken.”
Solidarity from the Bhoys
Lastly, the Celtic’s other prominent Ultras group, the Bhoys, showed solidarity with the Green Brigade from their usual spot in the Jock Stein Stand.
This week, the GB recommended that the club aim to seat the two groups together in the medium-term future.
Via @pedrovasgarcia, the Bhoys banner simply said “All Together Now.”
Three more home games remain in a crucial run-in for O’Neill’s Celts, though a trip to Hampden for cup action is up next.
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