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THE Green Brigade fired back in their row with Celtic but won’t find much support from the majority of Hoops fans.

Parkhead chiefs are closing down the ultra fans’ section for two games after their paramilitary banner display against Linfield resulted in a UEFA charge.

The controversial group hit out in a statement, claiming the punishment was too severe and vowing not to change their ways. But callers have backed the club in this stand-off.

said: “The Green Brigade create a brilliant atmosphere at home and away games but the majority of Celtic fans are turning against them with all the other stuff.

“They must know they’ll get the club into trouble with their actions.”

said: “While I love the Green Brigade and the atmosphere they create they’ve been pushing the boundaries for a while now.

“I’m glad the club have taken the action they have before they seriously damage the club.

“I’m aware certain other clubs’ fans behave shamefully but we should be better than that.”

said: “Who do the Green Brigade think they are? They don’t speak for the majority of Celtic fans. Parkhead is a place for football.”

emailed: “The Green Brigade aren’t Celtic supporters. They are a total embarrassment and not welcome at Parkhead.”

emailed: “I can’t believe the ignorance of the Green Brigade. There is no place in decent society for paramilitary and bigoted beliefs.

“It’s always the case that people who constantly do wrong shout and scream about how hard done to they are.

“But true Celtic fans and right-minded people will applaud this decision.” said: “Celtic don’t expect an apology from the Green Brigade. They