Scotland news LIVE as Celtic fans slammed by residents in ‘lawless no go zone’

A spokesperson told Glasgow Live: “Merchant City and Trongate Community Council (MCTCC) condemns in the strongest terms the behaviour of Celtic fans who have once again turned the centre of Glasgow into a ‘No Go’ zone, trashing the image of Scotland’s biggest city.

“This was the fifth year in succession that the local residents we represent have witnessed serious civil disorder, littering, property damage and their streets being taken over following a Celtic Premiership title win.

“After each of the previous four episodes of lawlessness, MCTCC called on the club and Glasgow City Council (GCC) to come up with a plan to stop it happening again. They have sadly failed to do. Frankly, we despair.

“It is obvious that Celtic FC has no control over these supporters who ignored its belated appeal – delivered 24 hours before the final match of the season – and the equally 11th hour public intervention of GCC to celebrate peacefully. The outcome was sadly all too predictable.

“Recent meetings at senior level with Glasgow City Council left us with no confidence that anything would be different this year than at the end of previous Premiership seasons. Despite several appeals to Celtic FC we have never received a single reply.”