Celtic lift Green Brigade ban after talks with fans

Celtic have lifted their ban on the Green Brigade, saying the fans group has agreed to comply with "an updated Rail Seating Safety Code of Conduct".

Celtic imposed the ban at the end of October because of what they described as "unacceptable behaviours" leading to safety concerns.

They said the ban was not because of displays of Palestine flags.

Instead, the Scottish Premiership leaders cited the use of pyrotechnics in a game against Feyenoord in September, rushing turnstiles and forcing open fire exits at Fir Park later the same month, and illegally gaining access to Celtic Park before the Champions League game against Lazio.

"Following consultation with the group, the club has now implemented an updated Rail Seating Safety Code of Conduct, which has been accepted by the group, allowing for a return to a situation where rules and regulations around operating safely are respected and complied with," Celtic said in a statement.

The Green Brigade - a collection of 267 registered fans - is housed in a safe standing section in area 111 within the stadium.

Celtic initially withdrew access to away match tickets for the group before suspending their season tickets.

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