Police Criticize Celtic for Lack of Official Title Celebration Plans

Police Scotland has publicly criticized Celtic Football Club for failing to organize an official title celebration party, despite the club being on the verge of winning the Scottish Premiership. Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell stated that the club has not taken responsibility for supporter conduct outside the stadium, forcing police to prepare for potential disorder in Glasgow's Trongate and Merchant City areas. This lack of planning has resulted in the cancellation of officers' rest days. The criticism follows previous years where unofficial mass gatherings led to anti-social behavior, including street drinking, pyrotechnics use, and arrests. In contrast, rival club Hearts plans an organized open-top bus parade in Edinburgh if they secure the title. Police have urged Celtic fans to avoid mass gatherings to minimize disruption to local communities. The final match against Hearts is described as a decisive showdown, with heightened security measures already in place, such as removing glass from bus shelters, to mitigate risks associated with large, unregulated crowds.