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Celtic’s full-time scenes against St Mirren carried a message that did not need words.

Celtic secured a win over St Mirren at Parkhead on a day that also marked the return of the Green Brigade to the Parkhead stands.

The Celtic Ultras had their ban lifted this week and made their presence immediately noticeable as the atmosphere shifted inside the stadium for the visit of St Mirren.

At full-time, Celtic players applauded the Green Brigade providing a clear visual moment that stood out after the final whistle.

How much of a difference did the Green Brigade make to the Celtic Park atmosphere?

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Celtic players acknowledge Green Brigade return in clear post-match moment

The reaction from the Celtic squad was direct, with almost every player standing in front of the North Curve section to recognise the supporters who had just returned.

It was not a staged moment or something prompted, but a natural response after playing a match in front of a noticeably different Celtic Park atmosphere.

That difference had already been highlighted during the game, where the impact on St Mirren players was linked to the noise and intensity inside Celtic Park.

The visual presence of the group reinforced that point, with multiple Green Brigade banners displayed across the stand throughout the match.

All of these factors combined to create an atmosphere that had clearly been missing in the previous months, and the players’ reaction at full-time reflected that shift.

Celtic atmosphere debate shows why this moment matters

The return of the Green Brigade has come amid a wider conversation about supporter influence and the environment at Celtic Park.

That discussion has included concerns about deeper unrest at Celtic, and alongside that, the importance of strong backing has been reinforced, including the Martin O’Neill reaction to the group’s return.

What the players did at full-time against St Mirren did not attempt to address any fan issues, but it did provide a clear, visible example of how important the Celtic team found the return of the Ultras.

The applause was a simple act, but in the context of recent months it carried weight. It followed a performance played in a louder and more engaged stadium atmosphere.

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