The Green Brigade gathered outside Celtic Park on Wednesday night to display a banner that had been prepared for Celtic’s scheduled trip to Aberdeen.

The game never happened. A 4pm pitch inspection at Pittodrie led to a late postponement because of a waterlogged area of the pitch, leaving hundreds of travelling Celtic supporters with nothing but frustration for their efforts.

Though the message still went out. Standing on the Celtic Way, the group made clear their backing for a supporter boycott of Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie against Dundee at Celtic Park. The banner had been intended for the Aberdeen match, but the timing of the postponement only sharpened the point.

The call to stay away this weekend has been gaining momentum over the past few days. Earlier this week, the Celtic Fans Collective confirmed that “an overwhelming majority of supporters’ club representatives, organised fan groups, and independent supporters” backed non-attendance as a form of protest.

The Collective acknowledged the decision would be difficult and emotional for many fans. They also stressed that the strength of the action depends on participation.

The protest comes due to a variety of reasons, including the club’s activity in the January transfer window, the Green Brigade remaining banned from Celtic Park and fan media continuing to be excluded from media events.

The North Curve (NCCeltic) took to X to highlight the latest protest, with their post reading:

“BHOYCOTT v Dundee: A banner intended for Aberdeen is instead displayed outside Celtic Park after tonight’s match was postponed.”

BHOYCOTT v Dundee

A banner intended for Aberdeen is instead displayed outside Celtic Park after tonight’s match was postponed. pic.twitter.com/LMF5YErjQx

— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) February 4, 2026

Wednesday night’s gathering was not about noise or numbers. It was about visibility. The Green Brigade wanted it to be seen, both by the club and by fellow supporters, that the boycott call is not confined to statements or social media.

The group has been absent from matches for weeks now, yet their presence around the stadium remains deliberate and pointed. They are making it clear they do not view this as a single issue or a short-term dispute.

Saturday’s cup tie now carries an edge that has nothing to do with Dundee or progress in the competition. Attention will be on the stands as much as the pitch.

Whether supporters follow through in significant numbers will say a lot about the current relationship between the club and its fanbase. For a section of the support, patience has already run out.

Wednesday night showed that the message will be delivered regardless of kick-off times, inspections, or postponements. The protest is not waiting for football to resume.

Supporters will rightfully make their own minds up regarding the latest form of protest, but a large section has already decided on their call to action.

The postponement of the Aberdeen match also came at an unfortunate time. The Hoops now find themselves further behind in the title race, with a reschedule for the fixture yet to be announced.

With midweek availability scarce, it means another match will be added to an already busy calendar. For now, league duty is put aside as they host Dundee in fifth round.