Celtic are charging Green Brigade members for tickets for games that they are banned from attending, the group has claimed.
Last week the ultras section had their Parkhead season tickets suspended by the club's hierarchy.
The club penned a six-point email to those impacted by the actions highlighting several counts of 'unacceptable conduct' that led to the decision. The Green Brigade's unwavering support of Palestine amid their ongoing conflict with Israel is understood to not be related to the ban.
Not only is the group suspended from attending matches in Glasgow's east end, but they are not eligible for away tickets either under the current action.
Now, the group has claimed that the club is continuing to take money from its members for games they cannot attend.
In a statement released online, the Green brigade pointed to this midweek's away Champions League encounter in Madrid as an example.
It reads: “This week, fans are losing hundreds of pounds on travel to Madrid for a game they are banned from.
"On top of this, the PLC continues to take direct debit payments for matches fans are currently banned from, with still no further communication with the fans affected.”
A Celtic spokesperson said: "No tickets were issued to the group for the match in Madrid or payment taken by the club.
"For all home matches where tickets are suspended, reimbursement will be offered and an update will be made to all supporters shortly."
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Meanwhile, Celtic transfer target Mathias Kvistgaarden admits he has thought about a move away from Brondby in the near future.
The Denmark Under-21 international - who has 10 goal contributions in 15 appearances this season - was on Brendan Rodgers' summer wishlist.
Reports during the transfer window claimed that the Scottish champions had a £4m bid rejected for the striker.
It's believed that Rodgers will look to bolster his attack in January, as he aims to ease the burden on Kyogo to supply the team with goals on all fronts.
Kvistgaarden signed a contract until 2027 earlier this year, and it's understood Brondby is reluctant to let their homegrown talent go.
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