Green Brigade defy ban again at Celtic vs Dundee with one-word message to board

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Celtic’s spat with the Green Brigade has reached a breaking point.

Celtic have cited issues with fan behaviour at matches in their recent decision to ban the group indefinitely from matches at Celtic Park and elsewhere.

The Celtic Fans Collective have raised concerns about the club’s lack of dialogue with the GB, as well as the perceived targeted arrests of members.

But the club have doubled down on their decision, saying that they have been left with ‘no choice’ but to continue the ban indefinitely.

Things have taken another twist on Wednesday night, with the group once again present at Celtic Park, despite seats visibly being hidden in the safe standing section.

Green Brigade present at Celtic vs Dundee

Match-going fans will know that the Green Brigade aren’t the only singing section in the ground – the Bhoys operate in the opposite corner, between the Jock Stein and Main Stands.

And in a clear show of solidarity, the Green Brigade’s banner has been spotted in that section of the stadium, with more fans present than usual in the area.

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And in a statement to go along with their presence, the group quoted one of Celtic’s great icons.

The banner reads: “They’re there and they’re always there. Don’t forget it.”

The message can be seen here, via @HereCelts on X:

It isn’t finished there, either: a banner aimed at the board (both in direction and words) labels them ‘Parasites’.

It’s pictured here, via @caim67 on X:

It doesn’t seem like this dispute is going anywhere, anytime soon.

Celtic Fans Collective’s statement on Green Brigade ban and arrests

The Collective commented on the situation about ten days ago, before the extension of the Green Brigade’s ban.

The statement said: “A very unwelcome return to the dark days of the Offensive Behaviour Act when many football fans, including Celtic supporters, were arrested and charged only to have their charges dropped or to be found Not Guilty at subsequent and delayed trials.

“In what is a really shocking development, we are aware that the offenses for which their doors have (literally) been kicked in is Breach of the Peace – not assault or anything more serious.

“This together with the timing of this outrage leads us to believe there has been significant collusion between the Club and the police and is no more than a well-timed publicity stunt the day before the AGM and designed to cause division among Celtic supporters.

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“The Club are undoubtedly aware that no trial will take place otherwise they would not have jeopardised a fair trial with their unequivocal public statements that there was an ‘assault’ carried out by an identifiable group of people.

“On this basis we are absolutely certain that the charges against these young men will be dropped or will fail to stand up in court.

“Notwithstanding the behaviour of the Club and its officials, which we utterly condemn, we remain willing to engage as outlined above.

“We would welcome an urgent response.”