We have debated at length, the chanting at the Rennes game and the hoisting of the banner at last Thursday's night game. It should easily be agreed by all that Celtic Management and Board have taken a stronger tougher line than was the usual before.
I have been told that members of the GB were called "bastards" in Italy by P.Lawell.
I feel that the very supporters who were most vocal supporters of Neil Lennon were
thanked , in a funny way by questioning the ability of the banner scribes to spell.
Neil, don't forget the fans watching matches on TV are not heard singing your name where ever Celtic play.
I think the reason for the tougher line is our new Chairman. We never thought much of Reid but he never made a show of us in all his time, as this new man has in his few weeks. I am not sure Celtic fans, despite his urgings are interested in following Scotland fans and their reputation.
Another nation with the best reputation for following and supporting a National team is the Republic of Ireland. A Mr John Delaney holds the same post with FAI as P Lawell holds with Celtic.
Unlike Lawell, who is reported to regard some of the Celtic fans as bastards, Mr Delaney has quite a different approach. Mr Delaney mingles with the Irish fans in the various pubs in the cities they are staying. Mr Delaney regularly buys them drinks and sources, through his staff additional tickets and helps to sort out other problems.
Not exactly what Mr Lawell does, is it any wonder the Irish fans are so well behaved.
Yes they sing Irish songs and they sing Republican songs, but everyone enjoys it and there are no complaints.
I think back in the summer I posted very passionately that the fans, the GB needs to be talked with and agreement reached, unfortunately fans, who go to Celtic Park once a season or less, argued me down, sneered at me etc.
I will tell you now the board and Management might win this round, but do not be surprised if the fans, who may not support what some others have done but at the same time don't want them named and shamed and made a laughing stock don't strike back. The fans have the final say and may act around season renewal time if the board and management continue on the same road.
I have been told that members of the GB were called "bastards" in Italy by P.Lawell.
I feel that the very supporters who were most vocal supporters of Neil Lennon were
thanked , in a funny way by questioning the ability of the banner scribes to spell.
Neil, don't forget the fans watching matches on TV are not heard singing your name where ever Celtic play.
I think the reason for the tougher line is our new Chairman. We never thought much of Reid but he never made a show of us in all his time, as this new man has in his few weeks. I am not sure Celtic fans, despite his urgings are interested in following Scotland fans and their reputation.
Another nation with the best reputation for following and supporting a National team is the Republic of Ireland. A Mr John Delaney holds the same post with FAI as P Lawell holds with Celtic.
Unlike Lawell, who is reported to regard some of the Celtic fans as bastards, Mr Delaney has quite a different approach. Mr Delaney mingles with the Irish fans in the various pubs in the cities they are staying. Mr Delaney regularly buys them drinks and sources, through his staff additional tickets and helps to sort out other problems.
Not exactly what Mr Lawell does, is it any wonder the Irish fans are so well behaved.
Yes they sing Irish songs and they sing Republican songs, but everyone enjoys it and there are no complaints.
I think back in the summer I posted very passionately that the fans, the GB needs to be talked with and agreement reached, unfortunately fans, who go to Celtic Park once a season or less, argued me down, sneered at me etc.
I will tell you now the board and Management might win this round, but do not be surprised if the fans, who may not support what some others have done but at the same time don't want them named and shamed and made a laughing stock don't strike back. The fans have the final say and may act around season renewal time if the board and management continue on the same road.

