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Chris Doyle

Celtic details for Scott Brown farewell released as fans given chance to pay tribute to skipper

Celtic fans will be given the opportunity to pay tribute to departing captain Scott Brown.

Brown will lead out his side for the final time against St Johnstone on May 12 as he prepares to join Aberdeen in the summer as a player/assistant manager.

And supporters will have the opportunity to wish him well despite not being able to attend the game in person.

The Parkhead club announced plans for a collection point leading up to the game where fans can leave tributes for Brown, such as jerseys, scarves, or banners.

Celtic said in a statement: "Following the club's recent announcement regarding plans to pay tribute to our captain fantastic, Scott Brown, at our last home match of the season on May 12, 2021 (versus St Johnstone), we are pleased to outline arrangements for supporters.

"We realise it has been a very difficult year for supporters, not being able to access Celtic Park and unfortunately, this remains the case. But from Saturday, May 8, to Monday, May 10, the club will be arranging a collection point where fans can leave their tributes, be that jerseys, flags, banners etc.

"This point will be open from 10am-4pm on these days and will be positioned at the Clyde Gateway Car Park, adjacent to the Jock Stein Stand.

"This can be accessed on foot or by car by entering from the Clyde Gateway road. Club staff will then be gathering any tributes across these days and will arrange and put on display across the stadium for Scott's last match as a Celt at Paradise."

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