Supporters of Celtic FC are gearing up for celebrations in Glasgow this weekend as the club makes history with its third consecutive Scottish Premiership title. The trophy was brought to Celtic Park for its clash against St. Mirren, with fans cheering as goalkeeper Joe Hart carried it to the pitch. Glasgow City Council officials said that celebrations should be “savoured,” but warned the club’s supporters against anti-social behaviour, following incidents of littering last year. Police Scotland warned that it would have adequate provisions in place to ensure the safety of the public and minimise any disruption to the community.
Glasgow City Council officials took to social media to encourage fans to celebrate responsibly. They noted that football was a significant part of Glasgow’s culture, and the city was proud to be home to some of the biggest teams in the game. Nonetheless, the authorities were keen to avoid a repeat of previous celebratory events that had turned sour, with widespread littering and acts of vandalism causing discomfort among residents and visitors to the city. The council is urging supporters to limit their celebrations to designated areas and be considerate when dispersing from events.
Last year’s celebrations saw several instances of littering and vandalism, with cars vandalised in the city’s streets. The council has been forced to “work through the night” to clean up the litter and repair damaged infrastructure caused by supporters. During the celebratory events, three people were seriously assaulted, with one 31-year-old man requiring hospitalization for his injuries.
Police in Scotland have warned that Glasgow city centre will be much busier on the weekend due to the celebrations. Officers confirmed that they would work closely with partners to ensure public safety and minimise disruption. The authorities are urging supporters to celebrate in a way that ensures the reputation of the city remains intact. The council officials want to encourage the culture of football-supporting while avoiding the negative impacts of unsanctioned gatherings, the aftermath of littering, vandalism and other anti-social behaviours like the ones that marred the previous celebrations
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