The Green Brigade may be banned from attending Celtic matches, but their presence is still on show it seems.
A Green Brigade banner was unfurled by Celtic fans ahead of their lunchtime clash against Ross County today.
Backed by a large travelling support, the Hoops fans have draped the advertising hoardings with several banners and flags in the stand behind the goal where they're situated.
The banner displays the message 'ultras' with a Green Brigade logo in the centre of it. And while the group shouldn't officially be there, the banner has made its way into the ground this afternoon.
The supporters' group are in the midst of a feud with the club's board. On Tuesday it became apparent that Celtic had suspended 250 season tickets belonging to members of the group. Chiefs also informed the Green Brigade, via email, that they would not be eligible to attend away matches either.
The Celtic board pointed out six incidents of 'unacceptable conduct' as they launched the ban - but insisted it wasn't to do with the support of Palestine amid their ongoing conflict with Israel. Several Palestinian flags were on show at the Global Energy Arena today.
The 2-1 win over St Mirren on Wednesday night was the first match of the suspension, with the section in the north curve of the stadium only sparsely full. The ban is in place pending further review.
A Celtic spokesperson said: "To avoid any misunderstanding the progressive steps taken by the club over a period of time are as a result of an increasingly serious escalation in unacceptable behaviours and non-compliance with applicable regulations, at matches at Celtic Park and away grounds over a period of time, which are creating serious safety concerns and other issues."
