Seething Celtic SUSPEND Green Brigade season tickets after ultras group cause more problems at Hibs

Celtic have banned the Green Brigade indefinitely after the club’s patience snapped with the ultras group. Hoops chiefs have told around 200 members of the section their season tickets have been suspended until further notice due to "repeated incidents of unacceptable behaviour".

The shut out starts immediately with Wednesday's Premiership clash against St Mirren and will remain in place pending a review – and if there are constructive talks with the group's leaders. Record Sport understands Celts have taken the action following fresh problems at Easter Road at the weekend with stewards targeted with threats and intimidating behaviour from the supporters group.

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The latest incident came on the back of repeated warnings following a series of flash points in recent weeks that included fans attempting to storm into Celtic Park for the Champions League clash against Lazio, fireworks at Feyenoord and crowd trouble at Fir Park.

It is understood there have been instances of staff at Parkhead suffering from abuse and intimidation as well – while the club have racked up numerous fines for fan banners and the use of pyro in Europe.

There have also been concerns over ultra fans taking pictures of match day police and posting them online as part of a ‘Pig Watch’ campaign intending to put pressure on officers. Celtic have repeatedly pleaded for punters to behave but the warnings have fallen on deaf ears.

The club last week took action and banned the Green Brigade from access to tickets for future away games. But after more problems in Edinburgh, the club have now taken the ultimate sanction and moved to lock the problem punters