Bhoys Celtic have hailed the move to relocate beside Green Brigade as an “exciting step forward,” in a statement posted on social media…
Despite their ongoing protests against the board, Bhoys Celtic have now received approval to relocate within Celtic Park ahead of next season.
The group is set to move from their current position directly opposite of the North Curve to join the Green Brigade, creating a unified section from July.
Confirmation of the change came via email from the club as part of its recent season ticket renewal process.
However, some supporters currently based in section 111 expressed frustration online, citing the limited notice provided for relocation.
Communication from the club could have been clearer
Bhoys Celtic conceded that communication from the club could have been clearer, but maintained that the move would significantly enhance the matchday atmosphere.
The group also welcomed the club’s willingness to approve the request, while reiterating calls for an expanded safe-standing area behind the Jock Stein Stand goal.
A statement via Instagram read: “It was confirmed last week that the group will be relocating to the standing area next season. Many supporters have expressed concern on how the club has managed the process and it is important for us to clarify our position.
“Firstly, we sympathise with supporters who have been advised they will be moved. This relocation transitioned from suggestion to reality in a very short space of time.
“We became aware of the email sent to existing season ticket holders notifying them they would be relocated only after it was published.
This could have been handled better and the club acknowledge this
“While the turnaround for this move understandably had to be quick, it should and could have been handled better and the club acknowledge this.
“Affected season ticket holders should have been provided with clearer information on options for next season and we would implore the club to offer redress as a matter of urgency.
“We have been led to believe that those being relocated will be able to remain in the standing section should they wish to.
“They should email railseating@celticfc.co.uk to advise of their preference and will be given priority. We are aware that many of those affected by this relocation have been supportive of the ultra groups in the past. If the group can assist in any way, we will.
‘We want a loud, vibrant and energetic Celtic Park’
“For us, the group relocating into the standing area is an exciting step forward in improving the atmosphere and support for the team at Celtic Park.
“We want a loud, vibrant and energetic Celtic Park that we can be proud of. Bringing both ultra groups and other fans together in a dedicated space designed to facilitate organised, passionate and vocal backing of the team is a refreshing step in the right direction however a first step is all it is.
“We still believe the only solution to realising the potential of Celtic Park to fully inspire the team is a ‘Celtic End’. The fan survey carried out is clear evidence of the demand for a larger standing area in some guise.
“It is our position that the club should begin to engage with interested supporters now to progress this project with a view to it becoming reality as quickly as possible and as smoothly as possible.
“For the remainder of this season we reiterate the importance of backing the team to the hilt.
“Every single supporter has their part to play in propelling the team forward – particularly this Sunday.”
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Iys been the biggest issue the way the board treat the fans theres no comunication fans are the blood that runs through its body without that its dead i remeber 10,000 at park head nearly every week maybe 16,000 you have to treat the supporters by notifying them make them a specail not just let newspapers inform us cause most dont buy the media press cause there bias against CelticF.C. more meetings even by wifi we know last one was a shambles thats cause the way the clubs manage we need to be intergrated more be envolved green brigade this season are not the spoke people for Xeltic supporters but they are hearing things in the terraces the protest against Isreal club should have backed abba tell the fans of how we have players from all over the world so politics should be private waving banners agaibst any country especailly if we have players from that country is do personal yes he was forced out we see a lit of political stuff coming out in the stands just a few have got them self next to the curve those few political banners came to a gead wgen most supports geld up cards that layed on theur seats against Israeli stopping the food and medical aid been dished out in lebanon but supporters were duped and eversince those banners have steadly diminished down to a couple at away games maybe one at home lm not much fir politic at football theres a place if you want to protest go to the source if a want to watch Celtic I go to source Football parks where there playing not have an anurchist wave some banner spoiling me veiw about some country thats been fighting before christ yes these anurchist are there cause they get media coverage the troube that got our supporters banned was cause persons flying a hamas banner was asked for his ticket he had one but not for that area so when asked to gg to his alloted seat green brigade thought it was something else and stupidtly reacted we cant have steward a two female police officers threatened by what looked like thugs acting like thugs makes you a thug yes green brigade or those in the curve in that area were banned for months id say it was that area that Celtic F.C. wanted to close because of the political banners and the crude banners against the board that could be wrote other ways people bring there kids to Celtic park I stopped going to away games which I loved the whole day maybe old age stopped that but it seem these banners right in the front row must be annoying I know that where i sit at Celtic park no way they would allow people waving banners in front of you especailly about the ones that ones that Im on about even before or at halftime we lost a good player for half what he was worth Im sure Martin O’Neill would love him in his squad to help him but no player could have played football on that tannadice pitch the worst pitch Ive wittness in spl dundee utd should have been fined big time game should have been abadoned yes and id have still said that if we got away with win im sure in future clubs should get fined or lose home addvantage