Celtic return to European action this Thursday night when they play host to FK Jablonec in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier.

With full capacity crowds now being permitted, more fans will be returning to Paradise, ready to cheer on the team.

That will be the case on Thursday night, but before kick-off, there will be a moment to pause and applaud to remember all those we have lost over the course of the Covid pandemic.

We are delighted to be looking forward to hosting a full house at Celtic Park on Thursday for the first time in such a long time.

While we do so and all strive again for some form of normality, it is important to recognise that the current pandemic has changed the lives of so many of us in so many ways.

Indeed, from speaking to our fans, we know that tragically, a number of supporters will not return to Celtic Park as they have lost their lives to Covid-19.

In fact, during the long enforced absence from Celtic Park, so many fans have passed away for other reasons too and not had the chance to see their beloved Celtic Park again.

So while we welcome our fans back and celebrate your return after such a long time away, the Club wanted to take time to remember those fans we have lost.

We will all take a moment - Club Management, players, staff, supporters, officials - pause and applaud and, of course, remember all those who we have lost, but who we have loved so dearly.

Our opponents, FK Jablonec, will also take part in the applause and we will, of course, all take a moment to think about those in the Czech Republic and all other countries affected by the pandemic.

We thank our fans for their continued support and look forward to welcoming you back to Celtic Park on Thursday evening.

A pause and applause as we remember those we have lost