Celtic title party to clash with Orange Walk in Glasgow
The Green Brigade have revealed their intentions to storm Glasgow city centre this weekend, as Celtic faithfuls gear up to revel in clinching another championship glory.
This Saturday, a sea of Hoops fans are set to swarm the Merchant City and Trongate districts, coinciding with the day that Brendan Rodgers' side will hoist the Scottish Premiership silverware aloft.
With the season's curtain closer against St Mirren at Parkhead slated for a 12:30pm start, the expectation is for throngs of footie enthusiasts to congregate for some booze-fuelled celebrations.
Via social media platform X, North Curve Celtic announced: "Trongate Title Party. Saturday 17 May. After Celtic v St. Mirren."
But fears are mounting over possible clashes, considering nearly 2,500 Loyalists are due for an Orange Walk procession that very afternoon, celebrating the 80th VE Day anniversary—a schedule set prior to the confirmation of the Celts' trophy presentation date, reports the Daily Record.
Worries are rife that unrest may spark due to revellers being a mere 500 yards from the parade's trajectory.
A representative for the Merchant City Community Council voiced local apprehensions: "Residents and businesses around Glasgow Cross are already concerned about serious disruption following the Celtic v St Mirren match.
"Police are likely to have their hands full just dealing with that. The presence of tens of thousands of Celtic and Orange Lodge supporters in the city on the same day is an unwelcome and possibly inflammatory mix.
"We call on the city council and the County Grand Lodge to get together to arrange for the parade to take place on a different date."
Amidst the chaos that ensued last year, where 19 people were arrested and four officers sustained injuries as crowds caused havoc setting off flares, clambering over streetlights and shelters, along with wrecking storefronts and urban fixtures, Police Scotland has voiced their approach.
A representative from Police Scotland stated: "We work closely with a range of partners to address concerns and ensure appropriate policing plans are in place to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption to the wider community."
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