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BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bain 'will always support' Celtic after seven-year stay ends
Celtic have announced back-up goalkeeper Scott Bain has left the club after seven joined from Dundee in 2018 after an initial loan spell and made 78 appearances during his time at Parkhead, but has not featured for more than a 33-year-old, who also won three Scotland caps while playing for Celtic, departs despite having a year left on his contract."I am really sad, of course, to be leaving the club but I am so thankful for everything the club has given me," Bain said."I have enjoyed my time at Celtic massively and it has been a huge honour to be part of the biggest and best club in the country."I would like to thank the gaffer and all the other managers I've worked with, my many team-mates over the years and all the staff at Celtic."I've made some great friends at Celtic and will always be supporting the club in everything it does."The Celtic fans are the best around and I thank them for all the support I have been given by them too."
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
STRETCHED TO BREAKING POINT: Scotland's top cop says deploying hundreds of officers to police title parties is causing a major concern ... and she urges clubs to organise official events in future
Football fans should be given a dedicated area to celebrate their team's sporting success in a bid to prevent city centre disorder, Scotland's top police officer has said. Chief Constable Jo Farrell said 320 officers were deployed after thousands of Celtic supporters descended on Glasgow's Merchant City and Trongate on Saturday. A total of 20 people have been arrested after Celtic fans celebrated their team lifting the Premiership trophy, following a 1-1 draw with St Mirren. An additional 17 people have been charged and four have been reported in connection with offences, including being in possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault and public order. On Thursday, Farrell told a public board meeting of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) in Glasgow that the 320 officers involved in policing the disorder were 'not available to communities for other duties'. She said: 'For me, the ideal scenario would be an agreed and organised event that ensures safety and security, minimises wider disruption, and which could also create economic opportunities. 'Of course, we have another high-profile fixture this weekend [the Scottish Cup final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden on Saturday], and nobody wants to see disorder or violence associated with it. 'As you would expect, we have an appropriate policing plan in place and will respond as required.' Commenting on last weekend's disorder, Farrell said the 'impact on businesses, tourism, and the cost to the taxpayer cannot be ignored and we received feedback from all of those groups'. She called for 'some safety controls to these celebrations - that's going to need co-operation from the clubs, and from the Football Associations'. Farrell added: 'Moving forward, I don't want to be in a position where we're deploying 320 officers in order to try and allow people to go about their business safely, and at the same time deal with the violence, disorder and pyrotechnics.' The arrests in Glasgow came after thousands of fans flooded to the Trongate area despite calls from the club, Glasgow City Council and police to stay away. Videos online showed fights breaking out in the gathering crowds as fans were spotted scaling traffic lights and the famous Mercat Cross, as well as Merchant City signs in the area. A heated altercation also unfolded in George Square in the city centre last Saturday morning as Celtic fans heading to Celtic Park clashed with people taking part in the Orange Order's VE Day 80th anniversary parade. Footage emerged showing objects being thrown between the crowds. Earlier this week, First Minister John Swinney condemned Saturday's events in Scottish football, which included Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie being struck by a chair allegedly thrown from a stand at Tannadice. Swinney said: 'I am very concerned by what I saw over the weekend. 'I understand football supporters want to celebrate the performance of their team. 'I don't doubt that, or say I don't understand it. 'Of course, I understand it, but it shouldn't be at expense of other people. 'Whether it's a supporter, it appears, from the Aberdeen end throwing a chair that injures an Aberdeen player, a quite serious injury from what I can see. 'Nor the disruption in the centre of Glasgow, where the city was damaged and disrupted. Lives were disrupted, and there's a lot of cleaning up that's got to fall on the city council. 'I'm all for people celebrating, I quite understand it, but not at the expense of others.' A spokesman for Merchant City and Trongate Community Council said: 'It is clear Celtic cannot control its supporters when they take to the streets. 'We repeat our request, made two years ago, that should there be another such occasion the club organises - at its cost - its own celebration at Parkhead, the Emirates across the road from the stadium, Glasgow Green or any other venue of its choice. 'This cannot be allowed to happen for a fourth successive year. 'We shall be reviewing Saturday's events with Glasgow City Council, the police and our Scottish parliamentary representatives, and will continue to press for urgent actions by all parties involved.'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shocking pictures of the aftermath of Celtic 'title party'
Images show the aftermath of an unofficial title party by Celtic fans yesterday. Following the Hoops lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy at Celtic Park, thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate at Trongate. As fans slowly dispersed and police closed in around 8pm, the Glasgow Times took exclusive pictures of the scene. Strewn across the road, pavements and street furniture, a sea of rubbish was pictured, including broken glass, cans, plastic bags, discarded vapes and flares. Bins were overfilled, liquids were spilled and stickers were plastered all over the surroundings. In the late hours of the day, council employees and volunteers cleaned up the area, getting it ready for the Race of Life, a charity running event cutting through Merchant City this morning. READ NEXT: 34 pictures from Glasgow Celtic title party celebrations (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: Furious Glasgow locals hit out over unofficial Celtic title party From the early afternoon, a large crowd took over the Merchant City area, dressed in green-and-white. Participants sang songs, waved flags and drank in celebration. We previously reported that a similar unofficial event by Celtic fans last year cost the council £100,000 in cleanup fees, including repairs to the historic Mercat Cross.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
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.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Glasgow Trongate businesses shut early as they brace for Celtic title party
BUSINESSES in the Trongate area are shutting up shop early today as they brace themselves for the unofficial Celtic title party. A café had told customers it would close early because it would be 'too busy outside' with the party. And a busy store in the area has warned it might need to close 'earlier than normal' today due to 'potential disruption'. It comes as Celtic fans are expected to gather in the area and the Merchant City to celebrate their club's 55th Scottish Premiership title. We reported how supporters announced they would be holding an unofficial title bash in the Trongate after Celtic's match with St Mirren at Celtic Park. READ MORE: LIVE: Celtic fans to celebrate trophy day in Glasgow today READ NEXT: Measures taken to prevent bus shelter incidents at Celtic Trongate title party Popular cafe and brunch spot, Rose & Grants has already pulled down its shutters for the day at 1.30pm, when it would usually be open until 4pm. Glasgow businesses shut early ahead of Celtic title party (Image: Newsquest) GuitarGuitar at 36 Trongate said due to 'disruption expected' in the area later this afternoon (May 17), it may need to shut earlier than usual. They posted on social media to say: "Morning, all! "Potential disruption expected on Trongate later this afternoon, so we advise making your visits early today if possible, as we may need to close the shop a little earlier than normal. "We'll all still be on hand to answer any queries by phone or email, so don't hesitate to get in touch beforehand, and we'll keep you in the loop!" Special measures have also been taken in the area to reduce risks. Attempts have been made to prevent injury or damage at today's unofficial Celtic title party in the Trongate - by stripping bus shelters today, May 17. The glass panels and roof have been taken off as thousands of fans are set to party in the area after the final game of the Scottish Premiership season. It comes after people climbed on top of them in previous years, and during 2023's celebrations, two Hoops fans were videoed plunging through the roof.
