3<\/p>\n Last year\u2019s title party led to 19 Celtic fans being arrested and four cops getting injured 3<\/p>\n Now worried locals have called for next weekend’s Orange Walk to be switched 3<\/p>\n Dave Scott, director of anti-bigotry charity Nil by Mouth shared his fears<\/p>\n Next Saturday\u2019s parade, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day<\/a>, had been arranged before it was confirmed that the Bhoys would be presented with the Premiership trophy at Parkhead that day.<\/p>\n But the route, organised by the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow, is to pass through the Trongate and Merchant City areas, where hordes of Celtic supporters are expected to gather after the game against St Mirren<\/a> for booze-fuelled celebrations.<\/p>\n And there are mounting concerns over a possible \u201cinflammatory\u201d stand-off between marchers and fans.<\/p>\n A spokesman for Merchant City Community Council said: \u201cResidents and businesses around Glasgow Cross are already concerned about serious disruption following the Celtic v St Mirren<\/a> match. <\/p>\n READ MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN<\/p>\n “Police<\/a> are likely to have their hands full just dealing with that.<\/p>\n \u201cThe presence of tens of thousands of Celtic and Orange Lodge supporters in the city on the same day is an unwelcome and possibly inflammatory mix.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cWe call on the city council and the County Grand Lodge to get together to arrange for the parade to take place on a different date.\u201d <\/p>\n Rolling road closures will be put in place by cops<\/a> after the Orange procession starts next to Glasgow Cathedral at 9.45am.<\/p>\n It will head down High Street towards Trongate before travelling through Merchant City \u2014 a popular spot for Hoops fans.<\/p>\n Almost 20 flute bands<\/a> will then parade past George Square before heading south and finishing in the city\u2019s Kinning Park<\/a> district.<\/p>\n Thousands of jubilant Celtic fans gather at Parkhead for title party as they let off pyro and await fan return<\/p>\n Hoops diehards, meanwhile, will be in the city earlier than usual to make their way to Parkhead for the 12.30pm kick-off against Saints.<\/p>\n Dave Scott, director of anti-bigotry charity<\/a> Nil by Mouth, said: \u201cGiven issues with drunkenness and anti-social behaviour in the Merchant City in the last few years linked to religious, cultural or sporting processions, anyone can see why residents are worried.<\/p>\n \u201cToo often the impact of these events<\/a> on those who live, work<\/a> and raise families<\/a> in the city centre are overlooked. It\u2019s further complicated by the volume of loyalist parades which take place.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd the fact the football<\/a> event isn\u2019t organised formally and shaped by what the fans do on the day.\u201d<\/p>\n Disaster jibe sicko banned by Bhoys <\/p>\n By Harry Williamson and Gordon Tait <\/p>\n A VILE Celtic fan who mocked the Ibrox disaster at last Sunday\u2019s Old Firm game has been banned from Parkhead.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hoops chiefs are understood to have suspended Darren Malloch, 35 from the stadium indefinitely.<\/p>\n A club spokesman said: \u201cWe have investigated the matter. Clearly we condemn such conduct and have taken the appropriate action with regards to this individual.\u201d<\/p>\n Malloch, from Glasgow, was filmed during the 1-1 draw mocking 66 Gers fans who died in a stairway crush after a match against Celtic in 1971.<\/p>\n He held up his mobile phone with the number 66 clearly visible and twice used his fingers to indicate the number six.<\/p>\n We told how Malloch was fired as a project manager with Advance Construction Scotland over the sick gestures.<\/a><\/p>\n Mr Scott added: \u201cThe city council, police, march organisers and football club need to be in discussions to ensure this day passes with as little negative impact on residents as possible. I\u2019m baffled why this doesn\u2019t seem to have happened already.\u201d<\/p>\n Last year\u2019s Trongate title party<\/a> led to 19 Celtic fans being arrested and four cops getting injured.<\/p>\n A Police Scotland<\/a> spokesman said: \u201cWe work closely with a range of partners to address concerns and ensure appropriate policing plans are in place to maintain public safety<\/a> and minimise any disruption to the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n![\"GLASGOW,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GETTY_Celtic-FC-Fans-Celebrate-After-Win-On-Final-Day-Of-Scottish-Premiership_NEW_GYI2153560892jpg-J.jpeg\")
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