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Celtic: Simon Jordan explains crucial ‘caveat’ to Bhoys’ decision to allow Green Brigade return

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(Credit: Imago, talkSPORT on YouTube) Wed 8 April 2026 13:30, UK Celtic have hit the headlines by allowing the Green Brigade to return to Celtic Park for the final weeks of their Scottish Premiership campaign. The Bhoys have lifted the ban on the ultras group with immediate effect, meaning that they will be free to return to Celtic Park for the visit of St Mirren on Saturday.



Celtic have four home games in their final six matches to close out the season, with a potentially decisive final day clash with Hearts announced as part of their post-split calendar. Martin O’Neill’s side are currently three points off the top of the table, and Celtic have some crucial games ahead of them if they are to retain their league title in a last-gasp effort. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture.

VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Simon Jordan feels that not much is being asked of Green BrigadeThe Green Brigade have been absent from Celtic Park since the early part of November, when they were hit with an initial six-game ban for threatening behaviour during an October clash with Falkirk.That sanction was then suspended at the start of December, but the board have now agreed for it to be lifted entirely for the remaining fixtures of the 2025-26 campaign.OpponentDateH/AFalkirk25 April (5:30pm)HHibernian3 May (12:00pm)ARangers10 May (12:00pm)HMotherwell13 May (8:00pm)AHearts16 May (12:30pm)HCeltic’s post-split fixtures in full.However, the plan for their return to Celtic Park includes the need for a game-by-game report to the Safety Advisory Group for as long as they see fit, something which Simon Jordan feels is a vital element of the decision. The Green Brigade are BACK 🟢⚪️🟢After a long spell away from the club Celtic have lifted the ban on the Green Brigade who will return to Celtic Park this Saturday vs St.