In what turned out to be a disappointing evening for Celtic supporters, with their team being eliminated from European competition following a dramatic loss to Lazio, events outside Stadio Olimpico further marred the experience. Fans encountered exceptionally strict security measures, leading to significant distress and inconvenience.
Sources close to CeltsAreHere reported that supporters faced an excessively long wait to enter the stadium, enduring a process that felt more like severe scrutiny than a standard security check. The procedure included multiple stages of inspection that appeared excessive and unnecessary.
- Initial Identity Verification: Fans were first required to present their passports along with match tickets, a standard procedure but one that contributed to the initial delays.
- Body Search: A thorough body search followed, leading to further hold-ups and growing frustration among the crowd.
- Ticket QR Code Scan: After the personal search, supporters had their tickets scanned, a process that typically is straightforward but was hampered by the earlier delays.
- Extensive Final Check: In a final, and particularly invasive step, fans were subjected to a full body search, including the removal of shoes, an action that many deemed as excessive and disrespectful.
This treatment, described by fans as akin to being “treated like cattle,” sparked outrage amongst the Celtic faithful. The lack of presence from Celtic’s own stewards and travelling staff, who could have provided assistance or advocacy for the supporters, was notably absent and deeply felt.
Such stringent security measures, while understandable to an extent for safety reasons, crossed a line into disrespect and contempt for the visiting fans. It’s essential for football clubs and stadium authorities to balance safety with respect for those who travel great distances, often at significant personal expense, to support their teams.
Celtic’s fan base, known for its passionate and loyal following, deserves better treatment. The club must take a stand, potentially challenging the Lazio hierarchy, to ensure such an incident doesn’t reoccur. The fans’ dedication and financial commitment to their team must be met with a level of respect and care, ensuring their safety and dignity at away games.
CeltsAreHere stands with the Celtic fans in calling for a response from the club, demanding better treatment at away fixtures. Such incidents tarnish the competition. The Celtic fans await a response.
What do ye expect lhads ? the board couldn’t give a fck about ye ! A lot deserve this treatment for not standing up for their fellow supporters rights. Simply put, the club is being whitewashed of its identity and the team diluted beyond recognition, by a free stater , (house boy/crumbs from the masters table), by someone stuck in the oral phase ! Karma’s a bitch. Zionist controlled Uefa and their member clubs, which includes Celtic, will only copy the boards contempt now. Get used to it.
The sins of the pyro worshippers and the board, who turned a blind eye to them for too long, are now causing the rest of us to suffer.
Our reputation has been tarnished and clubs in Europe are aware of it.