Green Brigade issued Celtic 'responsibility' reminder by Brendan Rodgers as boss breaks silence on Parkhead exile ending

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told the Green Brigade it is their "responsibility" to back the side ahead of their return to the stands.

But the Parkhead boss concedes it is a burden that must be shared by the entire support in Glasgow's east end as Rodgers stated the atmosphere hasn't been the same without the ultras. The fan group will return to the Hoops standing section for the clash with Livingston after being shut out for two months after the Celtic Park decision-makers took action over offences outlined by the club, including a series of stadia incidents that racked up sanctions and fines for the Scottish Premiership leaders.

But following crunch talks with the club a code of conduct has been signed to prevent more problems - meaning the fan group will be back in the North Curve section of the stadium when Rangers travel across the city for derby day on December 30. Rodgers gave his backing for the decision to welcome back the controversial group of supporters.

Asked about their return to the stands and how important the atmosphere could be for the club, Rodgers said: “Well it’s absolutely everything. It's what makes Celtic tick is the support because there is such an emotional connection.

"Celtic’s history is littered with late goals and a big part of that is down to the fans and the whole stadium getting behind the team. That’s what makes Celtic.

“When you have the manager, the supporters and the players all on the same page it’s a real force that we have in the game. It hasn't been the atmosphere for a number of weeks, but that is the responsibility of everyone.

"But we know when the atmosphere is white hot at Celtic it makes it a really difficult place to come, and it gives the players the extra edge as