Green Brigade demand ‘iconic and dominant’ Parkhead stand as Celtic ultras make Hampden display request
THE Green Brigade are crying out for a full goal end stand at Parkhead. The Hoops ultras have requested that Celtic use their display for the Scottish Cup semi-final clash against Rangers on Sunday as an example of what the stadium could look like, if plans went ahead. ReutersThe Celtic end at Hampden for the Scottish Cup clash[/caption] The Celtic end at the national stadium was rocking during the derby clash at the weekend with the Parkhead side’s allocation filled with green and white smoke at kick-off following a huge pyro display. There was a delay to start the match as referee Don Robertson, who filled in for the injured Willie Collum, ordered the players to wait for the smoke to clear. The Hampden pitch was barely visible during the wait and it took some time for it all to fully clear when the match finally got underway. The supporters group have been vocal in the past about campaigning for a full stand dedicated to the Hoops diehard fans. It’s hoped that they will join the likes of Borussia Dortmund, who transformed their South Stand into the intimidating ‘Yellow Wall’. And the Green Brigade are hopeful of doing the same with their Jock Stein stand – and have called on the club to learn from their Hampden display against Rangers. Norve Curve Celtic posted on Twitter: “Once again, The Celtic End at Hampden provided relentless support for the team and showed what is possible for Celtic Park. “Celtic Park needs an iconic and dominant goal end stand.” Meanwhile, The Scottish government have confirmed that the police will clamp down on the use of pyro at football stadiums. New legislation has been confirmed and it will be in place by the time Celtic face Inverness in the Scottish Cup final. A Scottish government spokesman said: “No one should be put at risk of harm from the misuse of pyrotechnic articles. “It is already a criminal offence to take, or attempt to take, pyrotechnics, including fireworks, into football stadiums and the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 will provide Police Scotland with further measures to deter and prevent their use from June 2023. “We welcome the stance that football authorities, clubs, many fans and fan groups, as well as front-line services, have taken to pyrotechnic misuse, speaking out against it and working together on joint messaging and awareness-raising.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
THE Green Brigade are crying out for a full goal end stand at Parkhead.
The Hoops ultras have requested that Celtic use their display for the Scottish Cup semi-final clash against Rangers on Sunday as an example of what the stadium could look like, if plans went ahead.
The Celtic end at the national stadium was rocking during the derby clash at the weekend with the Parkhead side’s allocation filled with green and white smoke at kick-off following a huge pyro display.
There was a delay to start the match as referee Don Robertson, who filled in for the injured Willie Collum, ordered the players to wait for the smoke to clear.
The Hampden pitch was barely visible during the wait and it took some time for it all to fully clear when the match finally got underway.
The supporters group have been vocal in the past about campaigning for a full stand dedicated to the Hoops diehard fans.
It’s hoped that they will join the likes of Borussia Dortmund, who transformed their South Stand into the intimidating ‘Yellow Wall’.
And the Green Brigade are hopeful of doing the same with their Jock Stein stand – and have called on the club to learn from their Hampden display against Rangers.
Norve Curve Celtic posted on Twitter: “Once again, The Celtic End at Hampden provided relentless support for the team and showed what is possible for Celtic Park.
“Celtic Park needs an iconic and dominant goal end stand.”
Meanwhile, The Scottish government have confirmed that the police will clamp down on the use of pyro at football stadiums.
New legislation has been confirmed and it will be in place by the time Celtic face Inverness in the Scottish Cup final.
A Scottish government spokesman said: “No one should be put at risk of harm from the misuse of pyrotechnic articles.
“It is already a criminal offence to take, or attempt to take, pyrotechnics, including fireworks, into football stadiums and the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 will provide Police Scotland with further measures to deter and prevent their use from June 2023.
“We welcome the stance that football authorities, clubs, many fans and fan groups, as well as front-line services, have taken to pyrotechnic misuse, speaking out against it and working together on joint messaging and awareness-raising.”
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
