Green Brigade make Celtic 'statement of intent' as ultras unveil special flag day tifo plans
The Green Brigade will honour late Celtic greats John Clark and John Fallon in a special tifo tribute this Sunday.
Lisbon Lions Clark and Fallon sadly passed away over the summer at the ages of 84, much to the devastation of the Celtic family.
Legendary defender Clark dedicated half a century of his life to the Hoops as a player, coach, assistant manager and latterly a kit man.
Meanwhile former goalkeeper Fallon - the 12th of Jock Stein's European Cup-winning icons - was a constant figure at Parkhead throughout the years.
Now, as Brendan Rodgers' side kick off their quest for five-in-a-row in this weekend's curtain-raiser at home to St Mirren, Green Brigade ultras have revealed special plans to pay tribute to two Celtic heroes.
A statement by the North Curve Celtic fan collective read: "As we unfurl the League Flag on Sunday, as a celebration of last season's triumph and a statement of intent for the coming season, the memory of two Celtic giants will be at the forefront.
"Before the match, there will be a tifo encompassing the entire Lisbon Lions stand. We kindly ask that all fans raise their material as the team emerges from the tunnel.
"We also ask for the patience and understanding of fans whose views will be restricted by banners throughout the tifo.
"For the 2nd half, there will be a 2nd tifo encompassing the North Curve. Importantly, we ask all fans in the North Curve to KEEP and REUSE their material from the 1st tifo for the 2nd tifo.
"As always, we thank all fans for their cooperation and for helping us to mark special moments for our legends, their families, our club and the fans."
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