RANGERRAB 3,253 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 If the football authorities are unwilling to take the appropriate action against this vile club and the large sections of its support who continue to show their support for banned militant Irish Republicanism within their own stadium & away too then the politicians must do what they are paid to do. For starters there must be closures of parts of the stadium for a fixed period of time after which a review will take place as to whether the closures will be continued or ended subject to being monitored thereafter. Their away fixtures should be treated with the same scrutiny too. It would, of course, require Westminster to do this because it goes without saying that the SNP & SLAB at Holyrood wouldn't have the balls to do this. And is it not incredible that not a word from these people since Wednesday ? Especially from the SNP who gave us the Flawed Offensive Behaviour at Football Act. And there must be a full investigation into how to those got into the ground on Wednesday along with those involved. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 CELTIC FC is to close the 'Green Brigade' section of the stadium for the next two matches after serious incidents of unsafe behaviour at the last two competitive matches at Celtic Park. The Club is writing to the 900 season-ticket holders affected to explain the Club’s position and next steps. The decision, which has been taken amid serious safety concerns and after discussion with the police, follows events at the matches against Hearts in May and Linfield on Wednesday night. The safe standing area of the stadium had been working very well until the final game of last season against Hearts, when large numbers of flares were smuggled into and set off under banners within ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section. It was an incredibly irresponsible and co-ordinated action which could have had tragic consequences. The Club understands that consideration was given to halting this crucial game because of the thick smoke, which was blowing across the stadium and into other sections of the support and posed a serious safety risk to all those in the stadium. The fire alarm was activated, resulting in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responding to the stadium. The Safety Advisory Group of Glasgow City Council, which licenses Celtic Park and comprises representatives from the Council, police, fire and rescue, the ambulance service and other statutory authorities, had an emergency meeting after that game and communicated their serious concerns to the Club, which presented a risk to the renewal of the safety certificate necessary for the operation of the stadium and the capacity of the safe standing area. The Club has been working with the Safety Advisory Group towards a solution for this season, but the events at the match on Wednesday night, where there were further serious safety issues within ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section, require the Club to take immediate action to comply with its responsibilities under the applicable legislation. Safety of all supporters at Celtic Park is of paramount importance to the Club. The safe operation of the safe standing area at Celtic Park requires effective communication and engagement with the supporters in that area. Unfortunately, due to the events at the Hearts and Linfield matches, the Club is not satisfied that ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section can be operated safely at this time. The Club will continue to investigate the events at the matches in question and to address the issues that arose. The Club will seek to engage with the supporters in ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section to re-establish the necessary communication and engagement to permit supporters to be readmitted to the section and for it to be operated safely, in consultation with the Safety Advisory Group. If that cannot be achieved, then the Club will require to examine other options. Club Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “The behaviour of fans in ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ section of the ground at the matches against Hearts and Linfield was a serious safety risk, which has left us with no choice but to take decisive action to ensure safety within the stadium. “There is no room for debate. The safety authorities and the football authorities make the rules. They also enforce the rules. If the rules are broken, Celtic will be punished again and again. There is no hiding place from these realities. Anyone who has Celtic’s interests at heart must surely recognise them and behave accordingly. “Every club which visits here says the atmosphere is incredible and that is something that we have worked very hard to support and encourage. We cannot understand why supporters who are capable of contributing so much that is positive to the club can be so reckless in doing it damage. In addition to the serious safety concerns, we face further UEFA disciplinary action. “This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but the behaviour of fans in this section is posing a direct risk to the safe operation of the stadium and is also seriously tarnishing the club’s hard-won reputation. “Dialogue, engagement and communication with ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ have evidently failed at this time, given the behaviour experienced at these matches, and we are therefore left with no choice but to take action to ensure safety at the stadium. “We hope that the action we are taking prompts recognition by those fans of the damage being done to the Club and that we can resume meaningful engagement with them which would ensure a safe environment within that part of Celtic Park.” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said: “It’s really disappointing that we are talking about stadium safety and paramilitary banners rather than our progress into the next round of Europe. “The fans have a responsibility to behave in the stadium and I would urge everyone involved to see the damage this is causing to the club. Hopefully this is a wake-up call. “The players thrive on the cauldron that the fans create at Celtic Park but there are clearly boundaries that you can’t step over. Everyone knows that pyrotechnics, unacceptable banners and ignoring stewards who are enforcing basic stadium safety measures are simply not on. I really hope that the fans take this on board. It would be a real shame if they forced the club to take more permanent action to ensure safety and protect the Club’s standing in European football, which is what we should all be aiming to promote.” 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,226 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just seen the scum lot on the STV news didn't know that that happened against Hearts,hopefully UEFA are also aware of it. Glasgow Council should be becoming involved as should SFA/SPFL with the reported setting off of fire alarms due to the flames caused at the Hearts game,but to me they are not the "invincibles" but the "totally untouchables" due to the set up of the aforementioned authorities. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 They should sue the club pointing out the club also use paramilitary imagery. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,396 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Wtf is this, "ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ"? It occurs at various places throughout the piece. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Note: the SECTION is being closed.....no-one is being banned, or any action taken against any fans. I believe the "fans" from that section are being relocated for the games in question. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Wtf is this, "ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ"? It occurs at various places throughout the piece. The forum does it automatically. the green brigade are famous for flying banners upside down. Edited July 21, 2017 by the gunslinger 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Nice deflection move by Celtic without taking any of the blame and softening UEFA up. Notice the wording of their statement. Typical stuff from the kings of PR spin. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,829 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Nice deflection move by Celtic without taking any of the blame and softening UEFA up. Notice the wording of their statement. Typical stuff from the kings of PR spin. They admit a major safety concern at the Hearts game and did nothing about it. Only acting now because of one banner at Linfield game, if that had not been given adverse publicity they would have kept quiet. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,253 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 As I said previously it's now up to the politicians to take action against this vile club & the pseudo-paramilitary pondlife it attracts. Holyrood won't do anything so it's up to Westminster. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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