The Green Brigade says it will boycott Celtic's non-Premiership matches as the dispute with the club leadership grows more open. The group said the disconnect between those who control Celtic and those who support it has never felt greater, while the club has already warned it could impose an indefinite ban on anyone established to have been involved in planning, facilitating or taking part in the incident.
Celtic's response to the protest row
Celtic has also chosen to no longer recognise the Celtic Fans Collective as a representative body. That is a significant step, because the Collective is a coalition of supporter groups that includes the Green Brigade.
The group has aimed its criticism at Dermot Desmond too, saying, "Under the influence of Dermot Desmond, a dark cloud lingers over our club creating an increasingly unsustainable environment." It also described the club's latest statement as "another attack on supporters" and said it showed "utter disdain" for the group.
A split that is now wider than one match
This is happening while Celtic's domestic form remains strong, with 18 points from their first 7 Premiership matches and top spot in the table. Their last five results have brought 3 wins and 2 losses, and their latest Europa League outing ended with 1 goal scored and 3 conceded.
Even so, the story here is not the league table. It is the way a supporter dispute has become public, direct and harder for either side to soften. Celtic now has a boycott threat to deal with, a representative body it no longer recognises, and a warning that the split is moving into the club's non-league fixtures.
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