Green Brigade causes CHAOS for Celtic board ahead of crucial Stuttgart clash
Celtic fans with large banners protesting against the Celtic board during the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup fourth round match at the BBSP Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. Picture date: Sunday January 18, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)
February 26, 2026
The Green Brigade have issued a statement ahead of Celtic’s Europa League clash with Stuttgart.
The Celtic Ultras’ suspension by the Parkhead club remains in place as the Hoops aim to finish their Europa League campaign with some dignity.
Interim Celtic chairman Brian Wilson had said he intended to open channels of communication with the Green Brigade in a meeting held earlier this month, but the fan group’s statement criticises the lack of contact and claims no follow-up has been made.
Taking to X, the Green Brigade said, “Despite the commitment made here to continue dialogue with the Green Brigade, there has been no update from the club since the meeting on 12th Feb, and two Green Brigade emails since then have had no response.
“Tomorrow’s match is the 26th the Green Brigade has been banned for.”
Despite the commitment made here to continue dialogue with the the Green Brigade, there has been no update from the club since the meeting on 12th Feb & two Green Brigade emails since then have had no response.
Tomorrow's match is the 26th the Green Brigade has been banned for. https://t.co/z1d4R7Rxkg pic.twitter.com/UnITrozCCO
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) February 25, 2026
What Brian Wilson actually said about the Green Brigade ban:
After 26 games, the Green Brigade’s absence has been felt at Celtic Park, as the atmosphere no longer intimidates visiting teams or energises the Hoops squad.
Minutes from the meeting with the Celtic Fans Collective suggest that an end to the ban is still not in sight.
The Celtic Fans Collective reported, “BW [Brian Wilson] confirmed he had met the Green Brigade the previous week and that dialogue is ongoing. He stated there is a will within the Board to resolve matters and that progress had been made on one strand, with another strand more complex.
“It was stated that conditionality would apply. GC stated that the Head of Security (Mark Hargreaves) does not hold a veto.
“The Collective reiterated that the current position of the club is disproportionate and that the contradiction of the club’s stance should be addressed. They also stated that reinstatement of the GB would represent a clear and immediate gesture of good faith.
“BW acknowledged that the Green Brigade’s presence could have a positive impact on the team but did not commit to a timeframe for resolution of this matter.”
Green Brigade Celtic ban must end now:
It really is that simple: if Celtic genuinely want to win this league and the Scottish Cup, the Green Brigade ban needs to be lifted — and quickly.
Celtic and Brian Wilson call for unity while maintaining a seemingly endless blanket ban on a key section of supporters.
The Celtic board could take one straightforward step to swiftly ease tensions with fans, but will they act? Do they even have the will to do so?
The coming weeks are certain to be intriguing.
