Celtic season-ticket holders express ‘overwhelming readiness’ to return to Parkhead

Celtic have told the Scottish Government they are keen to reopen turnstiles as soon as they are given the green light – and say they have the backing of their fans.

It comes after the Glasgow club shared survey results showing their fans’ eagerness to cheer on Neil Lennon’s team in person.

Plans to start the reintroduction of supporters to Scottish terraces this month were put on hold amid soaring numbers of coronavirus cases across the country.

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Parkhead bosses have now quizzed 17,000 season-ticket holders, with 99.5 per cent of those responding expressing “their overwhelming readiness to get back to Celtic Park as soon as we are able to do so”, according to the club.

A spokesperson for Celtic added: “We would like to sincerely thank our season-ticket holders for their fantastic level of engagement in this survey.

“The information will be crucial to us as we look ahead to a safe supporter return to Celtic Park. The survey demonstrates an over-riding willingness of fans to get back to Celtic Park when safe and to adhere to a wide range of safety measures as part of any return.

“Celtic has already worked tirelessly on establishing protocols for the safe return of supporters to Celtic Park. We have submitted detailed proposals to the Government in terms of firstly establishing test events and we will continue to work with football’s Joint Response Group and all other relevant authorities as we move forward.

“We fully appreciate a return will be led by wider considerations, however when we are given the green light, then we are ready to go.”

Celtic season-ticket holders are keen to return to Parkhead.Celtic season-ticket holders are keen to return to Parkhead.
Celtic season-ticket holders are keen to return to Parkhead.

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