Celtic issue Trongate title party statement as supporters urged not to attend

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16-05-2025

Celtic supporters have been urged not to attend the Trongate title party in Glasgow tomorrow in a club statement.
Officials at the Parkhead club have encouraged supporters to celebrate the Scottish Premiership title party at Celtic Park and not descend on Glasgow for "unlicensed large public gatherings".
The Green Brigade previously announced a Trongate Title Party following the final league match against St Mirren on Saturday, May 17.
In recent years, thousands of supporters have gathered in the city centre to celebrate the league triumph, but Celtic have requested that supporters do not continue the trend this year.
The club have, though, confirmed talks have been held to try and agree a suitable venue for title celebrations away from Celtic Park in the city centre in the future.
A Celtic statement released on Friday read: "Congratulations on being a Champion again and thank you for the fantastic support you have given the Club throughout the season.
"We want everyone to enjoy these very special moments and we look forward to welcoming our fans to Celtic Park on Saturday for another great Trophy Day celebration.
"Outside of Celtic Park, while we want to celebrate in style, we want to do so mindful of others and in a safe and responsible manner.
"The Club has engaged in recent months with local community and residents' groups, many of which include Celtic supporters, and it is clear that large gatherings in public spaces, even when positive and celebratory, can cause issues for those living and working in these areas.
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"While previous celebrations involving Celtic fans have been well intentioned, unfortunately, as local community stakeholders have made clear in recent weeks, some of these have led to severe congestion and difficulties for emergency services, residents and local businesses.
"Further, without the planning, facilities and infrastructure of an organised, licensed event, the number of supporters present at previous gatherings has become so great that the safety of fans has also become an issue of real concern.
"The Club encourages supporters to follow the advice issued recently by local community stakeholders in this regard.
"For all of these reasons, the Club would encourage supporters not to attend unlicensed large public gatherings, which do not have safety planning, facilities or infrastructure for supporters attending.
"Celtic has been trying for some time to work with city stakeholders to seek to discuss and develop plans, which might allow for a more suitable venue for celebratory events away from Celtic Park.
"We can assure our fans that we will continue to do so, as we strive to develop appropriate arrangements for our supporters in the future, as is the case in other cities.
"As we enjoy our fourth successive Premiership Title, let's celebrate safely and responsibly.
"Everyone at Celtic thanks you sincerely for your continued support."