Once the Green Brigade made their way back to the Celtic Park stands, they released a pointed statement.

The ultras were barred from the standing section for two months after the club acted decisively in response to a string of incidents and fines. However, they are returning for the Premiership match against Livingston. But, powerbrokers permitted the supporters to go back to the stands after they agreed to a new code of conduct with Celtic. Before kickoff, the mob marched to the stadium in Glasgow’s east end, where a pyrotechnics display was happening.

And when they returned to the North Curve area of the stadium for the Scottish Premiership match, the supporters unveiled a banner that echoed a well-known Jock Stein quotation. It said: “Football without fans is nothing.” Another banner said, “Thank you Bhoys!” as a way of expressing gratitude to everyone who had helped the group throughout their banishment.

The group then unfurled yet another gesture of solidarity with Palestinians impacted by the violence. “Many homes they are sad tonight,” said a banner that came in the second half. By candlelight, they murmur someone’s name. 8000+ children and more 20000 dead.”

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