Celtic supporters being recognised around the world. We should all be proud to be on what will eventually prove to be the right side of history…

Fans of Celtic wave the flag of Palestine in the stands during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz Arena on February 18, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

The good deeds of the Celtic supporters are peculiarly condemned in the eyes of certain questionable individuals throughout the game. Whether that be public figures, rival supporters, the media or UEFA themselves, they all shamefully cast aspersions on the empathy and compassion of our collective fan base around the world.

That’s why it was good to see the supporters of Galatasaray display their heartfelt gratitude to the Celtic supporters during their recent Europa league clash with AZ Alkmaar at Rams Park.

Galatasaray fans thank Celtic supporters

The Galatasaray supporters unveiled a banner with the simple but affective words ‘We thank the Celtic supporters for their unwavering support for Palestine’.

That was a real heartwarming moment, and on the back of our most recent display of support for the oppressed people of the Palestine nation who are suffering an ongoing act of genocide all in front of the watching world. Although rather sadly, their plight is disgustingly being allowed to continue as no nation or even the United Nations seems able to stop the slaughter of helpless unarmed civilians, including thousands of women and children.

Fans of Celtic hold up a banner reading SHOW ISRAEL THE RED CARD in solidarity with Palestine during the UEFA Champions League Play-off First Leg match between Celtic and Bayern München at Celtic Park on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

We have a moral duty not just as football supporters, but as human beings to highlight the suffering and injustice inflicted on the Palestinian nation. Our own club was formed for helping the oppressed after all and as a consequence of another genocide, the one that Is called the Great Famine.

We should all be proud to be on what will eventually prove to be the right side of history. The recognition from the Galatasaray supporters and several other supporter groups around the globe is further evidence that our campaign for a voice for the Palestinian people is being heard loud and clear, and others are appreciative and taking notice.

Hibs supporters say ‘Show Israel the Red Card’. Hibs v Celtic. 22 February 2025.Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

The Green Brigade’s campaign – Show Israel the Red Card – is spreading across football clubs around the world and it was even apparent at Easter Road yesterday when the Hibs supporters got involved with their own display calling for Israel to be shown the red card. There has also been calls among the Aberdeen support to get involved too and we may see something from them on Tuesday night at Celtic Park.

Hibs supporters say ‘Show Israel the Red Card’. Hibs v Celtic. 22 February 2025.Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Hibs supporters say ‘Show Israel the Red Card’. Hibs v Celtic. 22 February 2025.Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

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