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Collymore comments on Celtic fans fundraising efforts

Celtic fans hold up Palestine flags (REUTERS)
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Celtic supporters are raising money for Palestine.

Celtic fans as New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is presented after the press conferenceCeltic fans

Stan Collymore has hailed Celtic fans and joined in their fundraising efforts as part of a response to the club’s fine by UEFA.

Supporters flew Palestine flags in the match against Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva last week, and were subsequently fined £60,000.

Celtic fans hold up Palestine flagsCeltic fans hold up Palestine flags

In response to this, supporters decided to continue to support the Palestinian people, by attempting to match the fine st by UEFA with their own donations.

Last night the fundraising efforts surpassed the target figure, a tremendous contribution from all involved.

Former footballer Stan Collymore praised the initiative, commenting on Twitter.

Collymore went onto make his own donation, to help the campaign along and show his support further.

Celtic play the second leg of their Champions League qualifying tie on Tuesday night in Israel, 5-2 up from the first leg.

Celtic's Scott Brown celebrates scoring their fifth goalCeltic’s Scott Brown celebrates scoring their fifth goal