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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: City residents tired of fan chaos tell champions to PAY for a title party next time
Glasgow community councillors are demanding that Celtic stump up the cash for a title party for supporters next time they win the Premiership. It follows Saturday's chaotic scenes in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas when thousands of fans defied requests not to go into the city centre to celebrate the club's 55th league triumph.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Bus shelters dismantled ahead of unofficial Celtic title party
A number of bus shelters have been dismantled in Glasgow city centre area ahead of an unofficial Celtic "title party" after the final game of the Scottish Premiership season. Thousands of supporters are expected to descend on the Merchant City and Trongate areas of the city after the club lift the league trophy following the 1-1 draw against St Mirren at Celtic Park. On Friday Celtic asked fans not to attend due to safety fears and concerns from local residents and city officials. Around 500 police officers will be on duty after previous gatherings attracted anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local area. In recent years fans have been pictured standing on bus shelters but by Saturday morning several in the area had been removed as a safety precaution. The shelters were also stripped of glass and taped off. The gatherings are not supported by Police Scotland or Glasgow City Council, which has said similar previous unofficial events "robbed the public purse" and described them as "disruptive". The expected unofficial celebrations come on the same day a major Orange walk took place in the city, although it passed off without incident in the morning. Celtic fans started to assemble in the Trongate during the match and the crowds started to swell after the full-time whistle. Celtic issued an appeal on the eve of the match, which kicked off at 12:30, for fans not to assemble in the city centre. A club spokesperson said: "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. "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." Last year's gathering resulted in 19 arrests, injuries to four police officers and a massive clean-up operation the following day. Tricia Fort, chairwoman of Calton Community Council, said previous gatherings had been "hellish" for some people who live around the Trongate and Glasgow Cross areas. She said: "People who live at Glasgow Cross are moving out (for the day) because it has been so bad before. "The city council say they can't do anything because nobody has asked them to arrange an alternative, such as Glasgow Green. "The police are sort of left in the middle and Celtic effectively refuse to organise anything for their supporters - I firmly think they should be arranging a celebration for the fans. The club need to accept their responsibility and step up to the plate." A Celtic spokesperson said the club had been "trying for some time" to come to an alternative arrangement with city officials which might allow for a "more suitable venue for celebratory events away from Celtic Park". Scottish Premiership: Dessers gives Rangers early lead at Hibs Celtic fans warned to stay away from 'title party' Celtic urge fans not to attend unofficial title party
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Nine arrested after 'disruptive' Celtic title celebrations
Police made nine arrests as thousands of Celtic fans attended an unofficial street "title party" after the club lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy. Officers also confirmed 15 people were charged in connection with offences including being in possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault and public order. Supporters gathered in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas despite a plea by Celtic for people not to attend due to safety fears and concerns from local residents. Chief Supt Emma Croft said a "significant majority" of fans were "highly intoxicated" and some were hospitalised for suspected drug misuse. Police Scotland said six fixed penalty notices and four recorded police warnings were also issued after the 1-1 draw against St Mirren. The club won its 55th league title last month but the trophy presentation traditionally takes place on the final day of the season. The celebrations appeared to be smaller in scale than the 2024 event, which led to 19 arrests and left four officers injured. Of the arrests on Saturday, three were made at the match - which kicked off at 12:30 - and six were made in the city centre. Around 500 police officers were on duty after previous events attracted anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local area. The gatherings were not supported by the force or Glasgow City Council, which said similar previous unofficial events "robbed the public purse" and described them as "disruptive". The celebrations came on the same day a major Orange walk took place in the city, although it passed off without incident in the morning. Chief Supt Emma Croft, divisional commander of Greater Glasgow Division, said: "While some fans respected the appeal from police and partners to act responsibly, thousands didn't and descended on Glasgow Cross causing significant disruption to the city. "This mass assembly of people also had an impact on some local businesses who took the decision to close early or completely as a consequence." Bus shelters in the area were dismantled ahead of the match to prevent fans climbing on the roofs but many scaled other structures, including signs and traffic lights. Smoke bombs were also let off as a police helicopter monitored the crowds from the air. Chief Supt Croft said: "There were numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour including the reckless discharge of pyrotechnics. "Several people scaled the Mercat Tower and other street furniture. "Officers took decisive action to clear the area and prevent further disorder when it was safe to do so." Chief Supt Croft said the force would continue to work with partners to achieve "a safer and less disruptive way for fans to celebrate safely". Celtic fans attend unofficial title party despite club appeal Celtic fans warned to stay away from 'title party'
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Nine arrested after 'disruptive' Celtic title celebrations
Police made nine arrests as thousands of Celtic fans attended an unofficial street "title party" after the club lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy. Officers also confirmed 15 people were charged in connection with offences including being in possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault and public gathered in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas despite a plea by Celtic for people not to attend due to safety fears and concerns from local Supt Emma Croft said a "significant majority" of fans were "highly intoxicated" and some were hospitalised for suspected drug misuse. Police Scotland said six fixed penalty notices and four recorded police warnings were also issued after the 1-1 draw against St club won its 55th league title last month but the trophy presentation traditionally takes place on the final day of the celebrations appeared to be smaller in scale than the 2024 event, which led to 19 arrests and left four officers the arrests on Saturday, three were made at the match - which kicked off at 12:30 - and six were made in the city 500 police officers were on duty after previous events attracted anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local gatherings were not supported by the force or Glasgow City Council, which said similar previous unofficial events "robbed the public purse" and described them as "disruptive".The celebrations came on the same day a major Orange walk took place in the city, although it passed off without incident in the morning. Chief Supt Emma Croft, divisional commander of Greater Glasgow Division, said: "While some fans respected the appeal from police and partners to act responsibly, thousands didn't and descended on Glasgow Cross causing significant disruption to the city."This mass assembly of people also had an impact on some local businesses who took the decision to close early or completely as a consequence."Bus shelters in the area were dismantled ahead of the match to prevent fans climbing on the roofs but many scaled other structures, including signs and traffic bombs were also let off as a police helicopter monitored the crowds from the Supt Croft said: "There were numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour including the reckless discharge of pyrotechnics. "Several people scaled the Mercat Tower and other street furniture."Officers took decisive action to clear the area and prevent further disorder when it was safe to do so."Chief Supt Croft said the force would continue to work with partners to achieve "a safer and less disruptive way for fans to celebrate safely".
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.
