The Green Brigade have launched a new campaign to try and introduce an entire safe standing end of Celtic Park.
The supporter group are currently housed in the North Curve section of the ground where 2,700 fans are given the option to stand at matches.
Now organisers want to turn the Jock Stein stand into a standing zone of the stadium to allow for more fans to stand, while also improving the Parkhead atmosphere.
A statement from the North Curve Twitter page read: "Dortmund's yellow wall is arguably the most iconic stand in world football.
"In Rome and across Italy you have the famous curvas.
"Even closer to home the Kop in Liverpool retains mythical statsus.
"Yet Celtic Park - a place we like to think tops all else - lacks a traditional end of reputation and of influence.
"The Celtic support has evolved considerably in the last decade.
"Fans want to stand at matches yet only 2,700 are given that option.
"A similar number is on a waiting list although it is likely far more would take up the option once it presents itself.
"On those famous European nights at Celtic Park most of the Lisbon Lions end will stand and at Hampden the entire goal end and usually more choose to stand.
"Celtic also boasts a vibrant and growing scene of fans who want to play a more active role on match days and beyond.
"The Green Brigade have long established themselves and the North Curve Celtic initiative is over 1000 members.
"Bhoys Celtic have added their own mark to the support, now housed immediately opposite the standing section.
"It is inevitable that the standing capacity at Celtic Park will be increased, the big question is where.
"We believe the answer is fairly obvious and will cater for all - the Celtic End."
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