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Green Brigade announce Celtic boycott as ultras accuse Dermot Desmond and board of ‘utter disdain’ for fans

The ultras group have taken a stance against the club and are pulling out of a key ticket scheme

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:58 AM
Green Brigade announce Celtic boycott as ultras accuse Dermot Desmond and board of ‘utter disdain’ for fans
Key Things to Know
  • The Green Brigade is boycotting upcoming Europa League home ties and Scottish Cup matches.
  • The group withdrew from Celtic's Home Cup Ticket Scheme but will continue attending Premiership fixtures.
  • The boycott follows protests targeting principal shareholder Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic ultras group the Green Brigade announced they are withdrawing from the club's Home Cup Ticket Scheme, boycotting remaining Europa League home games and Scottish Cup ties. The decision follows escalating tensions with Celtic hierarchy after principal shareholder Dermot Desmond had his round disrupted by protesters at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.

In a released statement, the group accused Desmond and the board of showing utter disdain and contempt toward supporters while anticipating another imminent ban. The Green Brigade confirmed they will continue attending Scottish Premiership matches and plan to review their cup boycott at the end of the season.

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