Celtic ultras join forces with rival fans in banner protests against soaring SPFL ticket prices
Fan groups up and down the country have united to send out a message to decision-makers over the cost of football
Football fans across the country have put their rivalries aside to unite in protest against soaring ticket prices in Scotland.
Celtic 's title-winning party at Tannadice last month was halted twice as supporters lobbed tangerines onto the pitch, highlighting the £42 that away fans were forced to shell out, while some punters in the home end were granted entry for as little as £10.
Hoops ultras Bhoys and the Green Brigade continued their campaign against the ever-rising cost of football at the weekend by unveiling banners which read: "Fairer deal for fans".
And rival fan organisations from Motherwell, Hibs, Morton, Edinburgh City, Dundee United, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle joined them by championing the same message, with punters in danger of being priced out following their teams.
Now, the ultra groups have joined forces on social media by putting their names behind a joint statement urging clubs to rethink their pricing policies.
The post read: "Football in Scotland is sustained by its supporters. No other country can match Scotland's remarkable per-capita attendance, which is evidence of the unique devotion to our game.
"While we lack the financial muscle of other leagues, Scottish football thrives through its organic supporter culture. Across our grounds, fans generate atmospheres, create vibrant displays and help provide the drama and excitement that makes our game special.
"Despite this contribution, fans in Scotland are often short-changed. Rising ticket prices across many clubs place a huge financial burden on supporters, making it harder for fans to follow their team.
"Meanwhile, instances of heavy-handed policing and authoritarian stewarding have seen ordinary fans treated as cattle or criminals.
"The press has also repeatedly misrepresented working-class fans, amplifying isolated incidents while ignoring the overwhelming positive impact of supporter culture.
"Scottish football is not characterised by clickbait headlines, but by the thousands of fans travelling home and away, supporting their teams through thick and thin.
"It's epitomised by supporter-run food banks, mental health initiatives, and community action. But for many fans, our dedication has been taken for granted. We have been treated as passive financial contributors, rather than as valued stakeholders.
"Ultras groups across Scotland recognise that there is a need for action and have begun coordinating on these issues. We are calling on fans of all clubs to set aside rivalries to call for a fairer deal for supporters."
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