from Celtic FC own website.

safety message on standing at matches

IN recent weeks the club has been aware of a number of incidents of supporters standing throughout matches at Celtic Park.

This is a matter which rightly the club has taken very seriously, however, unfortunately this has continued at recent games.

In order to address this matter, the club are working with the Stadium Safety Team and Strathclyde Police and are insisting that all supporters sit down during matches.

Sitting at matches is a stadium regulation. Clearly, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at Celtic Park, it is vitally important that the stadium regulations and safety instructions are adhered to.

The club, in partnership with the police, are treating this issue with the utmost seriousness and we ask all supporters attending Celtic Park to note this advice.

A spokesperson for the club said: "Clearly, the comfort and safety of spectators is our primary concern and it is essential that the issue of standing is addressed

“Celtic Park is designed specifically as an all-seater stadium and the Safety Certificate for operating has been approved and issued on this basis.

“Persistent standing is a real safety risk and could ultimately result in the Safety Certificate, which is required to open the stadium, being revoked.

“It is vital that this matter is taken very seriously and that supporters, for their own safety and the safety of others, sit down during matches."

A spokesperson for Strathclyde Police said: "The issue of standing during matches is one which must be taken very seriously.

“There have been a number of examples of this in recent weeks at Celtic Park and this cannot be allowed to continue.

“For their own safety and the safety of others, all supporters should sit down during matches.

“The Stadium Safety Team are rightly taking a very close interest in this matter. Celtic FC, Strathclyde Police and the Safety Team do not wish in any way to prevent supporters from enjoying football matches, however, the safety of those attending must be paramount at all times."

In addition, to ensure that particular stadium areas do not become overcrowded and congested it is essential that all supporters sit only in the seat for which their season ticket or match ticket is intended.

This will give all supporters the opportunity to enjoy the match in a safe and comfortable environment, something we all want.

Both the club and Strathclyde Police sincerely appreciate the co-operation of all supporters.

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Maybe when they come to Ibrox they will be allowed to STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS

I'm surprised at this as Celtic has not done much for there supporters to stand up to cheer lol

be top of the league for xmas thatll do me :-)

Originally Posted by Colin

be top of the league for xmas thatll do me :-)

you haven't said what Christmas or what league for that matter.

Originally Posted by RAB - P

you haven't said what Christmas or what league for that matter.

SPL this xmas mate, only 3 points in it we have better goal difference and your away to dundee (if the game is on) we are home to killie the game will deffo be on... so i think better than average chance we will be top and i make no apologies for the volume of posts coming your way mid week if the above pans out :-)

Originally Posted by Colin

SPL this xmas mate, only 3 points in it we have better goal difference and your away to dundee (if the game is on) we are home to killie the game will deffo be on... so i think better than average chance we will be top and i make no apologies for the volume of posts coming your way mid week if the above pans out :-)

Dont worry Colin santa might still come to you.

Celtic fans look and wonder,
At the team you're sitting under,
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a Rangers wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Scotty Brown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
and help all the kids to knock him down.

Yes It's fun being a hun,
In the cold winter sun
We'll sing and play,
down Copland road way,
Walking in a Rangers wonderland.

pmsl i just love colins predictions

do'h ....