THIS is the moment Celtic ultras burst into life 12 minutes into their Premiership clash with Hibs – after staging the first of three planned ‘silent protests’ against the board.
A fan umbrella group called the Celtic Fans Collective announced plans yesterday to keep pressure on the Hoops board after what they regard as an underwhelming transfer window.
They plan to do that by remaining silent for the opening portion of the upcoming games against Hibs, Braga and Motherwell.
And they kicked things off against the Easter Road men today.
Footage shows the ultras section remaining silent then breaking to chants and waving flags after 12 minutes.
They also displayed a banner which declared “Your silence is deafening”.
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It’s hardly the ideal backdrop for Brendan Rodgers and his side to attempt to kick on in the Premiership table.
The Northern Irishman also said he hoped that fans would ditch the protests and support the team wholeheartedly in a Europa League campaign which got underway with a 1-1 draw against Red Star in Belgrade.
When asked if he hopes supporters will put their protests on hold, he said: “I really hope so.
“The lift the supporters will give in these European games will be absolutely critical.
“Our fanbase can really push in this competition.
“I can’t tell the supporters what to do and how to feel, but if they can really help us as a team, that would be amazing.
“We will really feel the benefit of a packed-out Celtic Park.”
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