CHRIS SUTTON has sent a message to the Green Brigade to cut out the pyro and get back to supporting the team.

The former Celtic striker believes the fans group is a net positive for the club but they must start adhering to the parameters which have been set.

Sutton does make mention of the political stuff the group brings to Celtic Park but admits that doesn’t bother him as much as the blatant use of pyro.

Celtic have had several fines this season already, although the last charge related to Celtic fans standing up fascism which is a shocker.

The Green Brigade were locked out of the game on Thursday night against Rennes and their absence did have an impact on the atmosphere – there’s no doubt about it.

Chris Sutton wants to see the bhoys back in Celtic Park and bringing the noise but not at the expense of safety.

Using his RecordSport column he sent his message:

‘But let’s also hope the Green Brigade got the message as well after being forced to sit it out.

‘Their absence undoubtedly had an impact on the atmosphere. They bring the noise to Celtic Park and most of the time are a positive presence.

‘But they simply have to cut out the nonsense. If they want to make political protests then march on George Square.

‘I don’t even care too much about that stuff – it’s the pyrotechnics that get me. They know UEFA don’t want them and, more importantly, they are fully aware the fireworks are dangerous.

‘How would they feel if it’s their child who ends up losing an eye or getting their face badly burned? That’s what we are talking about here.

‘I can’t get my head around why any fan would go out and behave in a certain way they know is going to damage their club, whether it’s with fines or with sections of a stadium ordered to be shut or closed entirely by UEFA.’