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Graeme Young

Celtic fans channel Muhammad Ali as Green Brigade produce knockout pre-match banner

The Green Brigade delivered an emphatic pre-match message before Celtic's Europa League clash with Cluj.

Parkhead was packed out and the ultras, known for their colourful banners, produced a hayemaker from the satnds as the players entered the pitch.

The supporters group cited a quote from legendary boxing icon Muhammad Ali about rising to the challenge and recovering from setbacks.

Celtic were looking for redemption after suffering a 4-3 defeat to to Dan Petrescu's side in Champions League qualifying that extinguished their dream of dining at European football's top table.

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The banner read: "Ain't nothing wrong with going down, It's the staying down that's wrong."

Fans were treated to a pre-match party as supporters looked to raise the roof with the sell-out crowd making noise before Celtic and Cluj players entered the pitch.

Neil Lennon 's side know a victory will have them in a commanding position in Group E ahead of the double-header against Lazio.

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