In a club where statements often arrive late and reluctantly, Celtic’s speed in moving against the Green Brigade after the Falkirk match almost took the breath away…
In short order, letters were issued, bans confirmed, and a detailed statement published across official channels including in emails to every Celtic season ticket holder. It was swift, clinical, decisive, and, to some, also deeply suspicious.
Club Communication
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 7, 2025
The club’s version of events was unambiguous. During a routine ticket check in the Rail Seating Section, a steward was assaulted, two police officers intervened, attempted to arrest the individual, and were obstructed by around a hundred supporters, many of them with their faces covered. Celtic called it a “coordinated and orchestrated action” to prevent an arrest, behaviour that was, the statement said, violent, threatening, and wholly unacceptable.
What jarred for some was the club’s decision to describe the incident as an assault rather than an alleged assault. In ordinary circumstances, that single word would wait for a court finding. By declaring it outright, Celtic positioned itself as the authority on fact before any investigation had concluded, a move that may reassure regulators but inevitably alienates those who expect due process.
On that basis, the club enforced a previously suspended sanction, banning Green Brigade members from three home and three away fixtures. Celtic stressed its duty to ensure the safety of all within the stadium and made clear it viewed this incident as a breach of the Rail Seating Section Code of Conduct.
On paper, it looked like procedure, but for many supporters, the timing, tone, and context told another story.
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