The Green Brigade have taken aim at fellow Celtic supporters in a demand to improve the backing of the team on matchdays.
The fan group are no wallflowers and often have their say on the goings on with their club.
The group have been vocal on their desire to establish The Celtic End and issued a statement when the club refused permission for a Celtic Women’s game back in March of last year.
At times their behaviour has landed them in hot water and the Green Brigade were hit with a ban by the Hoops for ‘unacceptable behaviours’ which led to safety concerns.
The Green Brigade hit out at fellow Celtic fans
No issue positive or negative is likely to deter the fan group from speaking their mind and earlier this evening before Celtic’s narrow win over Kilmarnock they distributed leaflets to other punters.
On these leaflets was essentially an open letter to fans where they called for a better atmosphere inside Parkhead during fixtures.
They accused Celtic supporters of becoming “lazy, complacent and having spoiled attitudes”.
And they demanded four key items in bullet points.
- Sing, be vocal, back the team, harass opposition
- Clap along to songs to create more noise
- Stay until team leaves to show appreciation
- Keep your phone in pocket, enjoy and contribute to the moment
Green Brigade’s leaflet to Celtic fans in full
In full the leaflet read: “As we begin a new year. Celtic maintains a dominant lead in the league while chasing another treble. However, this dominance on the pitch is sadly unmatched in the stands, prompting us to make this plea.
“In 2016, Celtic became the first club on these shores to reintroduce standing to top-flight football.
“The standing section brought a buzz to Celtic Park thanks to everyone contributing: revolutionising the atmosphere and advancing ultras culture across the country. As we approach 10 seasons of the standing section, its influence has unfortunately regressed.
“There are multiple reasons for this, some of which we take responsibility for as the ultras group leading the section.
“However, the responsibility to back the team sits with us all. As ultras, we introduced a different style of support in 2006-one we continue because we enjoy it and believe it’s effective.
“However, we appreciate that this style isn’t for everyone at all times therefore we are beyond the point of expecting 3.000 hands in the air, bouncing on the spot, swaying side to side or doing the huddle – despite all being common in the early years of the standing section.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  CelticCeltic | 23 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 11 | 53 | 60 |
| 2 |  RangersRangers | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 44 | 18 | 26 | 47 |
| 3 |  Dundee UtdDundee Utd | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 37 |
| 4 |  AberdeenAberdeen | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 33 | -1 | 35 |
| 5 |  MotherwellMotherwell | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 37 | -9 | 31 |
| 6 |  HibernianHibernian | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 36 | -2 | 29 |
“We are therefore simply asking four things of you: Sing, be vocal, back the team, and harass the opposition. Clap along to songs to create more noise.
“Stay until the team leaves the pitch to show your appreciation. Keep your phone in your pocket, enjoy and contribute to the moment.
“We don’t want to patronise anyone about the importance of backing the team nor eulogise the Celtic atmosphere. However, lazy, complacent, and spoiled attitudes have afflicted the support, even on European nights.
“While many factors contribute to this, the unavoidable truth is that we can do better for our team.
“In 2016, we introduced North Curve Celtic to bridge the gap between the Green Brigade and other fans in the standing section. This initiative has been successful, with visible achievements such as the murals in the concourse.
“However, NCC has also stagnated, hindered by restrictions and poor engagement from the club. Simply put, the board does not want a large, active fan movement but knows it cannot stop the evolution of fan culture.
“Celtic Park is on the brink of a transition. The stadium needs to be refreshed-facilities, tickets, and culture.
“A unified, goal-end standing section-The Celtic End-is the solution to many frustrations, and season ticket holders have backed the concept through the recent fan survey.
“While exciting, it may take years to achieve. Until then, we must focus on supporting the team from our current area.
“As always, we thank everyone for your continued support with what we do. including for our various social projects.
“Everything we do is made possible by your support. We wish you all a happy and healthy new year.”
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