Celtic supporters have been knocked back in their efforts to stage a coordinated tifo at Easter Road, with Hibernian refusing permission for the display to be set up inside the stadium ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash.
The Green Brigade had been working on plans for a visual display before kick-off, something designed to lift the team and set the tone in what they’ve described as the most important game of the season. It was meant to be a statement moment, right from the first whistle.
That won’t be happening now.
Instead, the group has confirmed they will adapt on the day. Flags will be handed out to supporters at the turnstiles, with the aim of still creating a strong visual and atmosphere as the players walk out.
It’s not the original plan, far from it, but it tells you everything about the mindset of the travelling support heading into this one.
There’s no time to sulk or dwell on what could have been. The focus has shifted quickly to finding another way to make an impact.
Sunday is massive. There’s no getting away from that.
With the title race finely poised, Celtic head to Easter Road knowing exactly what’s at stake. Three points are essential. Anything less opens the door for others and leaves the Hoops with serious ground to make up at the worst possible time.
A coordinated tifo would have set the tone immediately, a visual show of belief and backing before a ball was even kicked. Now, that responsibility falls on the supporters themselves to build it in real time — flags in hand, noise rising as the stadium fills.
Celtic have relied heavily on that support throughout the season. In moments where performances have fallen short, it’s often been the energy from the stands that has dragged the team through, especially away from home.
Easter Road will demand that same level again.
Hibs won’t be accommodating hosts. They’ve already shown this season that they can cause problems, having come to Glasgow earlier in the campaign and taken a result. They’ll believe they can do it again.
That only raises the stakes further.
The message from the Green Brigade is simple and direct: back the team, stay with them, and let’s see where it takes us.
The tifo might not go up in the way it was originally planned, but the intent behind it hasn’t changed one bit.
This is about energy. It’s about support. It’s about doing whatever it takes to give the team that extra push.
Four games remain. There’s no margin for error now.
Everything is on the line — and it’s up to the players to respond and take three points that could define their season.