Simon Jordan’s inaccurate take on Celtic supporters view on Green Brigade return
Simon Jordan’s inaccurate take on Celtic supporters view on Green Brigade return Regular listeners of talkSPORT will be well aware of Simon Jordan’s stance on the Green Brigade, with the former Crystal Palace owner having frequently voiced criticism of the Celtic ultras group… Celtic supporters at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock v Celtic, 14 September 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star) His commentary throughout the season has consistently reflected a broader view on Celtic supporters and a range of other issues, leaving little ambiguity about his position. Celtic’s confirmation on Tuesday that the Green Brigade would be reinstated was largely welcomed by the club’s fanbase, with many viewing it as a positive step.
Celtic supporters at Dens Park. Dundee v Celtic. Sunday 5 April 2026.
Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou However – speaking on Wednesday’s broadcast show – Jordan suggested the reaction had been less favourable, a claim that appears to be at odds with the general mood among supporters. He said on talkSPORT : “It doesn’t seem that they actually want [the GB] to do very much. ” “Ultimately, what they’re suggesting is that they’ve got to adhere to these season ticket policies, they’ve got to accept the safety and security operations of the stadium, and they’ve got to accept game-by-game review.
“Now, the game-by-game review is the caveat, isn’t it? Because obviously, they’ve brought the attention upon themselves with their previous behaviour. It would appear, judging by calls that we have in this show, that the Celtic board regard them differently than, perhaps, the fans do.
” “The Celtic board seem to regard them as a necessary evil to serve a greater good, and maybe that’s because they want the dissenters inside the tent rather than screaming from outside in, I don’t know. ” Unbowed. Unbroken – The Celtic support at Dens Park.