Celtic close section of ground due to persistent standing

[Postman Pat]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23580358

Persistent standing, and Unsafe "lateral movement of spectators" and "body surfing" was also highlighted, along with damage to 190 seats in the area over the last four home matches.

For all those who said it wouldn't be done in a football ground.

Maybe this is starting to be taken seriously?

 

[amexee]

Its not as though they have not got room elsewhere in the ground, I doubt it will hurt financially

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Its not as though they have not got room elsewhere in the ground, I doubt it will hurt financially

It's more than just those fans, this has generated MASSIVE opinion amongst the support in general as the Green Brigade are very popular and actually seen as part of the match day experience by a lot.

 

[Gritt23]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23580358

Persistent standing, and Unsafe "lateral movement of spectators" and "body surfing" was also highlighted, along with damage to 190 seats in the area over the last four home matches.

For all those who said it wouldn't be done in a football ground.

Maybe this is starting to be taken seriously?

I think "body surfing" and so many seats being damaged does show just how far BEYOND what happens at the Amex needs to occur before such action is taken. Not sure anyone ever said it could never be done in a football ground, regardless of what happens. More that it wouldn't happen purely as a result of standing.

This hasn't happened just as a result of standing, they've done more than just that, haven't they.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

There's also been long running disputes between this group of fans and the club's board that goes way beyond stadium regulations. Don't think that can be ignored in this situation either.

 

[Simster]

There's also been long running disputes between this group of fans and the club's board that goes way beyond stadium regulations. Don't think that can be ignored in this situation either.

Yep, things like the disrespectful "No poppy on our hoops" campaign.

 

[les dynam]

There's also been long running disputes between this group of fans and the club's board that goes way beyond stadium regulations. Don't think that can be ignored in this situation either.

This. Shutting that specific section has nothing to do with persistent standing

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

The group try to act like the "ultras" from other countries and regularly caused trouble - I believe quite a few were arrested during a march to the ground a few weeks ago to protest against the clubs actions.

If its constanty happening and costs money to replace, then the club has little alternative. That and the "no poppy" campaign pissed off a lot of people, possibly why I havent actually seen anyone saying the section closure is wrong.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

The group try to act like the "ultras" from other countries and regularly caused trouble - I believe quite a few were arrested during a march to the ground a few weeks ago to protest against the clubs actions.

If its constanty happening and costs money to replace, then the club has little alternative. That and the "no poppy" campaign pissed off a lot of people, possibly why I havent actually seen anyone saying the section closure is wrong.

They have their detractors but the GB are popular with Celtic fans. Don't think you'd need to look far on Celtic message boards to see that the majority of fans aren't happy with the closure. And I am quite prepared to say I think it's wrong.

 

[crodonilson]

I am sure Neil Lennon will blame the referee.

 

[Ernest]

I MIGHT try some BODY surfing TONIGHT in the FAMILY stand

 

[8ace]

I foresee a lot of potential blooshed over this issue.

 

[User removed 4]

I foresee a lot of potential blooshed over this issue.

Big jock knew !

 

[User removed 4]

They have their detractors but the GB are popular with Celtic fans. Don't think you'd need to look far on Celtic message boards to see that the majority of fans aren't happy with the closure. And I am quite prepared to say I think it's wrong.

which gives the lie to the bullish1t claims of it being a `minority`of cuddly ,affable celtic fans that are ira supporting scumbags.

 

[McSeagull]

which gives the lie to the bullish1t claims of it being a `minority`of cuddly ,affable celtic fans that are ira supporting scumbags.

So, Bushy, please enlighten us. What exactly is the percentage of Celtic supporters who are IRA supporting scumbags?