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The Green Brigade are ‘wrong’ as Celtic legend accuses stayaway ultras of hurting the team

The influential fan group won't be present at Thursday night's Europa League showdown against Celta Vigo…

By Ryan McDonald · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:37 AM

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Frank McAvennie accused Celtic ultras group the Green Brigade of hurting the team through their match boycott.
The Green Brigade announced a boycott of all European and Scottish Cup home games to protest the board.
The ultras also withdrew from Celtic's Home Cup Ticket scheme ahead of a clash against Celta Vigo.

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Former Celtic player Frank McAvennie has criticized the Green Brigade ultras group for their boycott of home cup matches, arguing the protest harms the team. The ultras announced they will avoid European and Scottish Cup games at Parkhead and exit the Home Cup Ticket scheme to protest the club's board ahead of a crucial European match against Celta Vigo.

McAvennie stated on the Let Me Be Frank podcast that the players need full supporter backing to succeed in Europe. In contrast, fellow Celtic legend Chris Sutton defended the ultras, telling Record Sport that supporters are justified in voicing their frustration over European ambition.

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