Green and orange smoke bombs were set off moments after Callum McGregor held aloft the Scottish Premiership trophy along the road at Celtic Park.
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Hundreds of Celtic fans have descended at the Trongate for an unofficial title party despite warnings from authorities.
Throngs of Hoops revellers are starting to gather in Glasgow city centre as they celebrate their side lifting a fourth successive league trophy in a
Fans have let off green and orange smoke bombs and can be seen and heard chanting whilst others waved league champions flags in jubilant scenes.
The party kicked into action around 3pm this afternoon just moments after Callum McGregor held aloft the Scottish Premiership trophy along the road at Celtic Park.
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Brendan Rodger’s men finished the league season with a 1-1 draw against St Mirren in Glasgow’s east end.
Cops have started to divert traffic away from Glasgow Cross with First Bus services saying that all services will be affected.
Earlier bus stops around the Trongate had their glass roofs removed in an effort to prevent damage as the city braced itself for a Celtic takeover.
The Trongate party has become a regular occurrence but fears were sparked of disruption and disorder this week after last year’s party descended into chaos.
Police made 19 arrests and local traders were impacted by the wild celebrations.
Celtic last night pleaded with supporters “not to attend” unlicensed public gatherings.
In a statement released on the club’s website, a spokesperson said: “Outside of Celtic Park, while we want to celebrate in style, we want to do so mindful of others and in a safe and responsible manner.
“The club has engaged in recent months with local community and residents’ groups, many of which include Celtic supporters, and it is clear that large gatherings in public spaces, even when positive and celebratory, can cause issues for those living and working in these areas.
“For all of these reasons, the club would encourage supporters not to attend unlicensed large public gatherings, which do not have safety planning, facilities or infrastructure for supporters attending.”
Police Scotland also urged fans not gather in large groups.
Meanwhile Council chiefs said the title parties had to led to “disorder” which caused “significant disruption for the local community and businesses.”
Earlier the Record told how Celtic fans clashed with crowds supporting an Orange Walk at George Square.
