The scenes at Glasgow’s Trongate on Saturday afternoon were as expected. Thousands of jubilant Celtic fans descended on the city centre to mark a 55th league title.
Green smoke, flares, flags and chanting filled the air in a celebration that’s become an unofficial tradition, despite repeated warnings from the club and city officials.
As has often been the case in recent years, fans climbed onto traffic lights and buildings. Bus shelters were already removed ahead of time by Glasgow City Council in an attempt to limit damage, but the sheer scale of the gathering left its mark.
By the time the party moved on and the crowds had dispersed, the aftermath was clear. Empty cans, broken glass, discarded banners and smoke canisters littered the streets.
Exclusive photos from the area taken shortly after the celebrations show a street strewn with debris, a stark contrast to the joy and colour of a few hours before.
However, one image stood out among the mess, a Celtic supporter staying behind to help clean up. With a bin bag in hand, he was pictured clearing rubbish from the street as police officers looked on nearby.
Celtic supporters had been asked not to gather in the area by both the club and Police Scotland. It didn’t deter the crowds.
These photos were taken around 19.30, and by 21.30, 95% of the rubbish had been removed and the council were hosing down the pavements. It was a great effort from the council and the Celtic fans who stuck around to do their part.
