The Green Brigade have slammed the Celtic board over the ongoing lockout.
Members of the group have been suspended from matches both at home and away.
Celtic chiefs insist the bans were served over unacceptable behaviour and safety concerns.
The Green Brigade previously refuted the reasoning for the bans suggesting continued pro-Palestine displays had played a major part in the suspension of season tickets.
The group also branded claims of unacceptable behaviour as "disingenuous". A statement had read: "Despite disingenuous claims, we have absolutely no doubt that these sanctions are motivated by a desire to quash political expression within the Celtic support, specifically in relation to Palestine at this time."
Now, the group have aimed a seasonal message to the Celtic board detailing the 13 matches missed by the 267 fans banned from attending matches.
The social media statement also claims fans affected have lost £192.20 each as a result of being unable to attend matches.
— North Curve Celtic (@NCCeltic) December 15, 2023
A previous Celtic statement had stated pro-rata ticket refunds would be available if requested by any supporters banned.
It read: "267 people who have registered themselves with the Ticket Office as being part of the ‘Green Brigade’ supporters' club (and were made aware of the potential consequences of this registration) are currently suspended for safety reasons;
"The club is working through a number of requests from amongst that 267 who no longer wish to be registered with the group and will continue to liaise directly with these individuals;
"The club is also working through other communications received across the Club relating to the matter and, following screening, will respond where deemed appropriate;
"Subject to specific action taken against any individuals found to be directly involved in serious instances of unacceptable conduct, the club will offer and process refunds for any match or matches missed due to this suspension;
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"The third instalment of the UEFA Champions League package was taken by the Club in line with the relevant terms and conditions, however, refunds will also be available for this match for any supporter who remains suspended for that match;
"In respect of Tuesday night’s match versus Atletico Madrid, no tickets were ever issued to or charged to any Season Ticket holder registered with the group;
"The club is willing to cancel the Season Ticket and process pro-rata refunds for any Season Ticket holder currently suspended should that individual so wish. Similarly, the Club is willing to discuss the possible relocation of any such individual out of the Rail Seating Section upon request; and
"Whilst efforts are ongoing to resolve the current situation, and on a match by match basis for any seat subject to the suspension, the Club plan to offer tickets free of charge to recipients who may otherwise be unable to attend Celtic Park.
"The club considers that this approach is proportionate and reasonable while working through this important safety matter and is happy to discuss any aspect of the ongoing issues with supporters or supporter groups.
"Finally, as we have repeatedly communicated to representatives of the ‘Green Brigade’, the club remains open to communication and engagement on the wider matter with a view to returning to a situation where rules and regulations around operating safely are respected and complied with."
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