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Green Brigade Returns to Celtic Park in 1-0 Win Over St Mirren

Published 12 April 2026

Celtic's ultras group, the Green Brigade, returned to their designated section at Celtic Park on Saturday, marking the end of a five-month ban as the club secured a 1-0 victory over St Mirren in a crucial Premiership match. The win, courtesy of a goal from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, moved Celtic within two points of league leaders Hearts with six games remaining in the season.

The Green Brigade's reappearance brought renewed energy to the stadium, with supporters providing vocal backing throughout the game, particularly in the second half as Celtic defended their lead against late pressure from the visitors. However, the occasion also highlighted ongoing tensions between fans and the club's hierarchy. Immediately after the final whistle, the group unfurled a banner reading "Celtic Board Unfit For Purpose," alongside another featuring their logo between the words "Unbowed Unbroken." The display underscored persistent fan dissatisfaction with board decisions on transfers, managerial appointments, and supporter relations.

The ban on around 250 Green Brigade members stemmed from an incident involving stewards and police during a match against Falkirk in October. Celtic lifted the...

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