Celtic fans have overwhelmingly called for the right to be allowed to attend matches again, as 17,000 supporters push for a return to Parkhead.
99.5 per cent of the 16,980 season ticket holders who took part in a supporters survey conducted by the club said they were ready to go back to Celtic Park.
99 per cent said they would be willing to complete a COVID-19 health screening questionnaire before attending a match, while 86 per cent said they would attend even if they were allocated a seat in another part of the stadium.
Supporters have been unable to watch Neil Lennon's side up close since March, with Celtic currently preparing to play Rangers behind closed doors on Saturday.
Speaking on their official website, a club spokesman said: “We would like to sincerely thank our season ticket holders for their fantastic level of engagement in this survey.
“The information will be crucial to us as we look ahead to a safe supporter return to Celtic Park. The survey demonstrates an over-riding willingness of fans to get back to Celtic Park when safe and to adhere to a wide range of safety measures as part of any return.
“Celtic has already worked tirelessly on establishing protocols for the safe return of supporters to Celtic Park. We have submitted detailed proposals to Government in terms of firstly establishing test events and we will continue to work with football’s Joint Response Group and all other relevant authorities as we move forward.
“We fully appreciate a return will be led by wider considerations, however when we are given the green light, then we are ready to go.
“We are grateful for the wonderful support and involvement from our fans. We also understand that many of our fans and indeed all our communities continue to face major challenges against the backdrop of the pandemic - something we do not underestimate.”
