Green Brigade to return to Celtic Park after suspension lifted

The Green Brigade fan group are set to return to Celtic Park for Saturday’s Premiership clash against St Mirren after being suspended for months.

The supporters group has been banned from attending matches since November following an incident in the 4-0 victory over Falkirk on October 29.

At the start of December, Celtic announced that an initial six-game ban had been extended.

Manager Martin O’Neill said in February that “some progress” had been made following discussions between the club and the group.

A statement on Celtic’s website read: “The club is pleased to confirm that a route has been found to lift the suspension of the Green Brigade with effect from Saturday’s game against St Mirren.

“On March 27, at a meeting of Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group, the club again addressed the suspension on the Green Brigade. The SAG confirmed that it did not object to the suspension being lifted, subject to three conditions being satisfied.

“These were that all applicable policies will be adhered to, including season ticket terms and conditions; agreement that members will comply with the safety and security operations; recognition that a match-by-match report will be submitted to the Safety Advisory Group, for as long as they deem it necessary.

“We communicated this to the Green Brigade and asked for their unconditional acceptance. They have today responded positively by accepting these conditions, as outlined.”

With six league fixtures remaining, reigning champions Celtic sit three points behind leaders Hearts and two below Old Firm rivals Rangers.

Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson said: “I am pleased we have reached this point where suspensions can be lifted with the agreement of Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group on terms which apply to supporters throughout the stadium.

“On that basis, a full and united Celtic Park can get behind the team at this crucial point in the season.”