I spoke to Celtic today about various questions surrounding stewarding and policing in and around the stadium.
The club would not be specific on any particular incident but I got a run down on various instances (alleged assault, vandalism) when Celtic have responded to police requests for identifying information on fans. Celtic said the police can only ask for identifying information if they allege a crime has been committed and Celtic’s safety certificate, allowing them to open the stadium, depends on the club complying with police requests if they allege a crime has been committed.
The club were clear that complying with police requests on such instances is not a matter of choice for Celtic, “It happens, it has always happened, and it happens at every other club in the UK”.
I asked if the club target fans and ask the police to arrest them. I was told this is ludicrous to suggest the police do the bidding of the club (I was also laughed at for making the suggestion). Celtic can revoke tickets and stadium access without recourse to the police.
My conversation happened before anyone at Celtic heard last night’s podcast from the HomeBhoys but I asked specific questions about the red haired fan discussed who was allegedly brandishing a seat and was told no police request had been received in connection to him and that his details had therefore not been passed to the police.
I understand the club have met with various supporters’ groups and clarified these issues, as well as more general stadium safety matters, and that they will issue a statement later today in response to questions asked by the Celtic Trust, who I believe put many of these points in writing.
After speaking to Celtic I spoke to a police officer who is a regular Match Commander at SPL games (not Celtic games) who confirmed clubs would lose their safety certificate if they failed to cooperate with the police.
Having had the chance to put questions to Celtic I asked them give others the same opportunity and to unconditionally meet with any fans’ group with concerns on any of these matters. They assured me they would.
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Oldtim
Just add two numbers at the end… such as 67 …
Pedro.. aka dave
I see what you did there ya rascal ;)
Jonny
Im tommy from glasgow
HH
Well played….. The ARRANMORE PIPE BAND.. At the AVIVA stadium tonight .. The national anthem never sounded so good.
Fast & Funky…
Congrats to all , if anyone was left on the island… Many travelled down…
( I ve seen the bus videos!!)
A great day.
HH
Oh & ps, Gary Caldwell.. Dearie me…thank goodness Celtic never had him… Oh right , I m remembering those euro nights.. Ouch…
Bt
Young st…. toronto ?
Jinky
correct sir…
The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie
22:48 on
26 March, 2013
Watch Out,Macjay 1,Palomine..!
They’ll “Send You Tae Kojo..”
Still….Laughin’.
Mate.
Celtic are worth fighting for.
Gaitskill C.S.C.
TBJ
Thanks “pal” thats ma pin number. Now the bloody world knows.
good night ghuys.
I’m proud of you ACGR
get it sorted Gordy….new blood.
HH PC67 ( Dave ahemm, ahemm )
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
22:42 on 26 March, 2013
‘No sane person wishes to return to the class struggle which produced 10 ish years of Margaret Thatcher’
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Possibly the stupidest thing I’ve read on this blog.
Blantyretim.
I’m having a drink of Port,you can thank that Johann Murdoch for mentioning white port?.
That was good fun then.
Bar had a special tonight, quality vino instead of the usual run of the mill stuff, a euro a glass, and the tapas was way better than normal, they do like beating the French, all good stuff >}
oldtim
just scoffed a couple of malts; medicinal of course..
had a few in the bon accord last week..
Hate to say it….but….Godfather part 3 ,,,,,,compared to parts 1&2 is absolute shit……in fact….compared to Police Academy 6 ,,,,,it’s shit….
Spatracus? Oops!
bt
wish I had known,I would have got out of bed for a few malts.
port charlotte was very nice indeed..
Dave was brilliant on SSB!
Re all the posts on PL, GB etc – years ago, during the Troubles, my views were very Republican and I expressed them regularly with thousands of others in the Jungle. I didn’t expect the Club to endorse my opinions nor protect me from the authorities. In fact, I seem to remember Jock Stein jumping into the crowd to remonstrate with some fans that were singing Rebel songs (think it was at Cappielow). RIP Big Jock.
40 years on I don’t expect the Board to protect GB from the Law. A PLC needs a corporate image. Their job is to deliver profit to invest in the team. Turning a £30m loss after Seville into roughly a £20m profit this year will do for me.
I’m a supporter not a fan – there is a huge difference. I supported Celtic pre-PL and GB and will continue to do so when both have moved on.
I will be at the FAC at George Square. The Bill is wrong, the GB are being targeted but fans should lead the campaign for change.
My SB is on automatic renewal and it will always be that way. I suppose my main message to those who criticise the Board, PL, Paul67, want boycotts, stop going to CP, Hamdump etc is – Don’t ask what Celtic can for you. Ask instead what you can do for Celtic. (thanks JFK).
HH
SelfdestructCSC
the boy jinky.
How would adding 67 onto a six digit number help me,I’ll struggle to remember the digits I’ve got.
ernie lynch
23:00 on
26 March, 2013
Possibly the stupidest thing I’ve read on this blog.
No discussion,logic,counter argument.
Just insult.
TET
Iain Playing the new Joe Cocker CD Sounds goooood!!!
In fact …..Godfather 2 is on a par with Eraserhead……..
macjay1 for Neil Lennon
23:07 on 26 March, 2013
ernie lynch
23:00 on
26 March, 2013
Possibly the stupidest thing I’ve read on this blog.
‘No discussion,logic,counter argument.
Just insult.’
The comment was too manifestly, self evidently stupid to require discussion or argument.
And that wasn’t an insult, it was an opinion.
pedrocaravanachio67
22:47 on 26 March, 2013
Just listening to last night’s SSB at the moment,..haven’t reached the end yet ,..although BFSDJ has just said,..(about sally)..”i’m talking about a man who couldn’t even talk about football for the first 3 months of the season,because he was trying to keep the club,..y’know,..playing football”….WTF indeed.
Yup
Scotland are shite
England are shite
Ireland are shite
Wales are shite
Glentoran are shite
sign of the shitey times.
Can you say shite?
ok let us prey.
….in fact….the more I watch it….the shittier it becomes….hammy acting…..poor storyline ….crap all round…….Marlon Brando (if he’s got room) will be spinning in his grave….God rest his soul….
Oldtim
Sorry … I didnt explain so well
You can change the 6 digit number the bank gave you to whatever number you want
So
Change it to the 4 digit number you already use .. plus another two that you will easy remember ….such as 67 ;)
Jude
Have it on, good stuff as ever >}
……any Italian watchin this must be laffin doon their sox………
Hod oan….there’s 2 Priest murders……aye….right….
Jude
Is that your dob too ;)
Bt
My mate lives on yonge st .. toronto
This is SHOCKIN…..
oldtim67
You need ur bed.
the boy jinky.
The four digits I use I will never forget,unless senility kicks in.I may be able to change the six digits down to four,I hope so,It will make it easier for me.
The Celtic statement today did nothing to unite the fans.
“The Club is working with other football clubs and the Scottish Football Association to investigate whether it would be appropriate for clubs to apply to the courts for Civil Football Banning Orders as a means of allowing clubs to ensure safe and secure stadia”
Gotcha
What can I do?
If you see trouble or know of an individual who has previously caused or been involved in violence or disorder, or you know someone who may pose a threat, you should report the matter to the police.
arranmorebhoyixv11,
They were excellent.
They have come on well recently and it’s amazing the number of players they have.
Congrats all round.
TET
Emylou & Rodney at the GCH. Should be a good night!!