Celtic issue supporters update ahead of Police station protest

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·29 marzo 2025

Celtic issue supporters update ahead of Police station protest

Celtic have issued a fresh statement addressing concerns over the policing of fans before their recent Glasgow Derby encounter against theRangers…

Police are seen lining up outside the stadium prior to the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Police Scotland kettled a group of supporters on London Road before kick-off, holding them throughout the match. The incident prompted statements from both The Green Brigade and the club, with many expressing frustrations over the authorities’ handling of the situation.

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Celtic commission independent safety consultants to review concerns

Celtic have confirmed that they have commissioned independent safety consultants to conduct a thorough review of the concerns expressed by supporters. The findings will later be shared with Police Scotland in the hope of identifying any key takeaways from the incident.

Peter Lawwell, Chairman of Celtic, Dermot Desmond, Non-Executive Director of Celtic, and Michael Nicholson, CEO of Celtic, are seen in attendance prior to the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

In a statement released by the Celtic on Friday, it said: “Further to our recent statement, the Club has engaged independent safety and event consultants to review concerns voiced to the club on events involving Celtic supporters, Celtic Supporters’ Clubs and buses, and groups, which took place away from Celtic Park on 16th March 2025.”

“Our primary concern will always be for the safety of our supporters. Within Celtic Park we work closely with Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and other public authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our own fans, and all other visitors to the stadium.”

“While events away from Celtic Park are not in any way managed by the Club, and we play no role in policing outside of our stadium, we recognise that many supporters have turned to the Club to voice their concerns regarding the events of 16th March.”

Police on horseback are seen outside the stadium prior to the Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“All supporters should feel safe when attending – and travelling to – football matches. Just as supporters should behave safely and responsibly both inside and outside of football stadia, so too they should be confident at all times that they themselves will be treated fairly.”

“Maintaining this confidence is vital, so it is therefore important that any concerns brought to our attention on this front are in turn shared and afforded due consideration. It is important to continue to seek positive working relationships.”

“The Club is therefore engaging in discussions with Celtic supporters, supporters’ associations, clubs and groups, and Police Scotland, to understand these events and the circumstances in which they took place.”

Police officer wearing a face covering prior to the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on March 16, 2025 . (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“To inform this process, we have engaged independent safety and event consultants Fairhurst to collate and review the feedback on supporter experiences received by the Club. Fairhurst will also offer an opportunity for others who were present, and who have not already provided feedback on the events, to do so.”

Anyone wishing to provide feedback should contact Fairhurst by email at the following email address: 160325feedback@fairhurst.co.uk

“Through a structured process we will then share these findings with Police Scotland, to assist in; understanding of the experience of those present at the events of 16th March; in identifying any questions to be answered; and highlighting any lessons which may be learned.”

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“Celtic has a strong record of working positively with our supporters on safety matters over the years. We will continue to do so, as part of a process of ongoing dialogue. We will also work as required with the footballing authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that our supporters – and those of other teams – can enjoy football safely and responsibly.”

Amid the ongoing fallout, several Celtic supporter groups have declared their plans to come together this afternoon ahead of the club’s Scottish Premiership clash with Hearts, staging a protest outside London Road police station.

Conor Spence

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