There is an unusually specific quote from Celtic’s interim chairman Brian Wilson when he spoke to Celtic TV recently to explain the ongoing ban on the Green Brigade.
It’s a matter for the SAG (Safety Advisory Group) and we cannot override the advice that they have given
The ban on the ultras…
But at a recent meeting with Glasgow City Council’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), Police Scotland objected to the ultras returning and that position was subsequently adopted by the SAG.
And it will come as no surprise to any Celtic fan that the paper concluded “The reality of events on the day bears little resemblance to the ‘both sides are as bad as each other’ favoured by the Scottish, Irish and British media.”
Getting the Police media team to issue that farcical statement explains exactly why Celtic recruited Mark Hargreaves and his contact book.
Anyone with a knowledge of football crowds and stadium security in 2025 would instantly dismiss the story.
We see what they are doing. So transparent. Anyone outside Celtic’s media messengers can join up the dots.
It seems that the club has had second thoughts on their communications but at the same time Police Scotland have dusted down their old Offensive Behaviour Act playbook to target Celtic fans again.
According to Michael Nicholson, Celtic are lucky to have Mark Hargreaves on the payroll. Strange then that the club never told us fans he was onboard.
Police Scotland managed to miss three assaults around the ground while closely monitoring Celtic fans attending an Irish bar in the Merchant City where they were welcomed to enjoy the game.
That’s club-speak for police and stewards will once again be forming human barriers to prevent fans from leaving their section, all the while being spoken to like potential criminals.
