Celtic respond to latest Green Brigade dig as ultras return path comes with one demand from Parkhead chiefs

Celtic have told the Green Brigade they can be refunded if they want as a war of words continues to brew - but there is a path to lifting their bans.

The ultras group hit out at the Premiership champions as their banishment from home and away games continues. It has been ongoing for 58 days and 13 games, with rumours of an imminent Parkhead return quashed in a social media post. The Green Brigade are already counting Saturday's Premiership clash with Hearts as a missed game, with claims 267 fans have been banned at a cost of £192.20 per punter.

But Celtic have hit back and have again insisted that refunds are available for those banned, with respect of rules the way to merit a lifting of restrictions. It reads: “The club is currently in communication and engagement with the group in question with a view to returning to a situation where rules and regulations around operating safely are respected and complied with. The club has already stated very clearly that refunds for any match or matches during this suspension will be available.”

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