An open letter has criticised Celtic’s ‘anonymous correspondence’ after the relocation of the Bhoys to the North Curve.
The fan group, traditionally located directly opposite the Green Brigade in the Jock Stein Stand, have been relocated to the rail seating section ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Celtic’s decision to relocate the Bhoys was communicated by email last week, with existing season ticket holders forced out of the section. The email essentially reads like an apology letter.
In it, the club said that the decision had been made “In order to meet new safety and operational requirements.”
Some existing season ticket holders in the Rail Seating section are being relocated elsewhere
Celtic urged to put Bhoys relocation on hold
@CelticResearch on X welcomed fans affected by the relocation to come forward ahead of sending an open letter to the club.
They have now released said letter, which reads: “I am a season ticket holder in the North Curve, where I have been since the standing section was introduced.
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“I have recently been informed that my seat, along with those of up to 200 other supporters, is to be reallocated, with affected supporters expected to apply for alternative seating after other season tickets have been allocated.
“I received this notification shortly before 2026/27 renewal information was released, with no prior communication or consultation, and 24 hours after interim chairman Brian Wilson stated:
“‘When I came into this, we made this commitment that we were going to engage with supporters groups and talk to everybody. And we have done that.’
“The Friday email was the first communication received by affected supporters. There was no prior engagement or consultation, or acknowledgement of our longstanding commitment to Celtic and decade of contribution to the North Curve.
“Given the scale of this issue, this matter requires direct and accountable engagement rather than standardised, anonymous correspondence such as that received on Friday.
“With a situation as serious and urgent as this, the current process should be immediately put on hold.”
The letter goes on to request a meeting between affected supporters and decision-makers, prioritising voluntary relocation over imposed decisions.
It also demands a clear explanation of the “safety and operational requirements” referenced in the initial letter and clarification from Michael Nicholson on how his 2024 AGM commitment to “take into account the views of our supporters” has been applied.
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