Thousands of Celtic fans defy club plea as they gather in Glasgow to celebrate title win
Celtic fans ignored pleas from the club not to gather in Glasgow city centre as they as thousands gathered for an unofficial 'title party' after the club lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy.
Crowds gathered in the Merchant City and Trongate areas with some setting off flares following the side's 1-1 draw against St Mirren at Celtic Park.
In a repeat of similar scenes in previous years, some fans scaled traffic lights and the historic Mercat Cross, waving flags from the top.
Glasgow City Council confirmed several roads had been closed as a result of the impromptu gathering.
A number of bus shelters had been dismantled by the authorities in the run up to the mass gathering.
The disorder came despite the fact Celtic had issued a statement on Friday asking fans not to attend due to safety fears and concerns from local residents and city officials.
Around 500 police officers were called in to monitor the event after anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local area in previous years.
Traffic information bulletins advised drivers to avoid the Glasgow Cross area and follow police direction.
The gatherings are not supported by Police Scotland or Glasgow City Council.
The local authority previous said the cost of clearing up after the unofficial events had 'robbed the public purse' and described them as 'disruptive'.
There had been tense scenes earlier in the day as Celtic fans and crowds attending the Orange Walk came face-to-face.
Football supporters were surrounded by police as marchers filed past a hotel in Glasgow city centre.
The football supporters and some people there to support the march exchanged taunts as they came into close proximity.
Officers ushered some following the procession away in a bid to avoid a flashpoint.
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