The Green Brigade have explained the reasoning behind their banner, protesting against Armistice Day.
Celtic supporters chanted throughout the minute’s silence, which was actually cut short by referee Nick Walsh
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"Britain is committing genocide in gaza"
I actually know these fuckin dimwits as well
Talk about being ignorant on history
@ecksmc Well I say this and I am part Irish. Ireland has embarrassing history for WWII and antisemitism so should sit this one out.
@AnnetteTRemain not Irish though Scottish
Green brigade is a branch of Celtic F. C football club who have a long history of not only supporting Palestine by displaying banners and chanting songs but raisings hundreds if not millions of pounds that is meant for Gaza aid via the many charitable orgs - and we know that cast goes to hamas
The support dates way back well before this latest war beginning of the 2000 it dates back to
@ecksmc Interesting that its a football club. Wonder how that got started. The hamas thing. Odd thing for a football club.
Palestine is basically seen as a mirror image of Ireland and then, in turn, Celtic reflects Ireland in many ways.
Football and flags: Why Celtic fans back the Palestinian cause
https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/football-and-flags-why-celtic-fans-back-palestinian-cause
Club origins: Celtic was founded by Irish Catholic immigrants in Glasgow to help poor families, and many fans consider themselves the club's immigrant children