Celtic supporters section the Green Brigade have raised over £20,000 for a Parkhead tifo on the first day of the new Premiership season against Aberdeen.
It's been a fantastic 12 months for Celtic since boss Ange Postecoglou took over from Neil Lennon, guiding them back to Scottish football's summit and claiming a League Cup trophy in the process. Now fans want to help create a full stadium display when title day takes place on July 31st in front of Sky Sports TV cameras.
The ultra group launched a GoFundMe page earlier this month and have set a goal of reaching £25,000 ahead of the clash with the Dons. Over £21k has already been raised with over a month to go until kick-off and any extra money raised will be used to help create similar displays during a term that will include Champions League group stage football. Since their formation in 2006, the Green Brigade have made a name for their displays.
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Some have included the 50th anniversary of the club's Lisbon Lions team and European nights are often met with an array of colour.
They've also been met with criticism for a number of controversial banners during continental matches, including support of Palestine against Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva six years ago that saw Celtic earn a £8,000 fine.
More than £100,000 was raised for Palestinian charities in the aftermath of this display.
Manager Postecoglou has his team back in pre-season training this week ahead of the new campaign, with friendly matches soon to get underway.
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