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Green Brigade launch transformative Celtic Park plans as they want ENTIRE stand turned into standing area

Celtic supporters section the Green Brigade have launched a campaign to make the standing section at Parkhead span the whole length of the Jock Stein Stand.

Currently, just shy of 3,000 standing spaces are allocated in the bottom corner of the stadium but according to the group, there's a waiting list with around that number of people waiting for access. They have launched a campaign titled 'The Celtic End', drawing inspiration from the likes of Borussia Dortmund's Yellow Wall and curvas seen in Italy's Serie A.

They said in a video statement that there's clear evidence more people want to stand: "Dortmund's yellow wall is arguably the most iconic stand in world football. In Rome and across Italy you have the famous curvas. Even closer to home the Kop in Liverpool retains mythical status. Yet Celtic Park - a place we like to think tops all else - lacks a traditional end of reputation and of influence. The Celtic support has evolved considerably in the last decade.

"Fans want to stand at matches yet only 2,700 are given that option. A similar number is on a waiting list although it is likely far more would take up the option once it presents itself.

"On those famous European nights at Celtic Park most of the Lisbon Lions end will stand and at Hampden the entire goal end and usually more choose to stand. Celtic also boasts a vibrant and growing scene of fans who want to play a more active role on match days and beyond.

"The Green Brigade have long established themselves and the North Curve Celtic initiative is over 1000 members. Bhoys Celtic have added their own mark to the support, now housed immediately opposite the standing section.

"It is inevitable that the standing capacity at Celtic Park will be increased, the

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