Celtic Ultras Release Monday Night Celtic Park Statement

The Bhoys, a Celtic fan club, have urged spectators in Block 122 to step up their game in response to the divergent moods at recent games. The organization released a statement calling the League Cup match against Falkirk a “comedown of the century” and praising the electrifying atmosphere after the Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava.
While acknowledging the disparities in status between the fixtures, the Bhoys emphasized that enthusiastic attendance is anticipated at every game. They claimed that it drains the energy of others around them when they witness fans standing in silence or acting disinterested.
In addition, the organization reminded those who relocate to Block 122 from other regions that they should contribute rather than just use the space for social media.

Regardless of the opponent, they demanded a constant level of support from the crowd, asking them to raise their hands and voices from the minute the team takes the field until the game is over.

Although the Bhoys oversee the area with the club, they emphasized that Block 122 is for anyone who wishes to fervently support Celtic and asked for comments on how to make the environment better.

The Bhoys’ entire statement is available below:

Bhoys Extreme Declaration

Following a few days of processing and evaluating our section’s performance in the last two games (Falkirk and Slovan Bratislava), we believe it is appropriate to offer some reflections to those who choose to stand with us in Block 122.

There was certainly one of the best crowds at Celtic Park in recent memory for the Slovan Bratislava game, which was fantastic. There was enthusiasm and energy from the stands that had not been felt in a long time even before the squad gave an amazing performance.

There was an extremely contagious energy at the location, as evidenced by the numerous admirers who joined us and the Green Brigade in various corners of the city.

When compared to Falkirk, the place seemed to have lost all of its vitality before the game had even begun. The phrase “European hangover” has been used, but this has got to be the century’s biggest letdown, especially the first portion.

Of course, there are the clear distinctions that we cannot overlook. Under the lights, the Slovan encounter was a Champions League match that, surprisingly, we had a decent chance of winning. The other was a Sunday afternoon League Cup match against “lesser” opponents, cheered on by supporters who had webbed feet and six fingers.

The team played a great midweek game, but much of the game on Sunday was a roller coaster.

For the typical fan, there will be a noticeable difference, and that makes perfect sense. On the other hand, our area was created and populated with supporters who ought to actively back the squad. Even though it’s realistic to recognize that things cannot be forced and that support levels will vary based on the opponent, match prestige, kickoff time, and on-field performance, none of these are good reasons to completely give up or, worse, to show up at all.

There are minimal requirements for those who wish to profit from having a place where they can stand with friends, shout, sing, cuss, and generally be left alone to enjoy greater freedom than is provided to other regions of the stadium.

These days, we see people much too frequently standing silently, with their hands in their pockets, their arms folded, or with expressions so blank, slack-jawed, and soulless that we find ourselves wondering if we should check their pulse, call for help, or trigger the nearest defibrillator. These kinds of actions, in addition to departing to “beat the traffic,” have a cumulative, depressing effect that saps the vitality of everyone in your vicinity.

This also holds true for those who move to stand with us or close to us from other parts of the stadium. It is also required of you to participate, and from our perspective, everyone who wants to is welcome. We don’t mind a little bit of congestion, but to put it plainly,not piggyback on to the group or section for status, to create social media content, or to simply use us and/or the area as cover for anything else.

Every Celtic game matters, and our most basic and fundamental duty is to support the team from the moment they emerge to warm up until they leave the stadium. This is not forced labor or a chore. It is simple to criticize our support on “big” occasions like the Slovan Bratislava game, but every Celtic game ought to be an opportunity to celebrate our heritage, identity, and values. We have the ideal platform to accomplish this, but first we must each do our share on a personal level.

In the upcoming home games, let’s try our best to increase the fervor and bring a level of consistency from the section that has been lacking.

Put all of your effort into every song and action, including using your hands and voice.

Lastly, even though our group is in charge of setting up and running the club area, it is not solely for us. It is for everyone who chooses to stand there, and we are open to any and all external and internal recommendations for improvement.

I appreciate your help.