THOUSANDS of Celtic supporters will miss this weekend's clash with Dundee United after damage to a stand at Tannadice.

Dundee United confirmed they'll close the Jerry Kerr Stand, reportedly set to hosue 2,000 visiting supporters, after the roof was damaged due to Storm Arwen.

Club chiefs had commissioned work on the stand in the hope it could be opened for the weekend but have been advised to close the stand over "safety concerns".

Dundee United say they've been told to close the stand "due to the extent of the damage" and possible "risk to spectators" by the structural engineering company working on the stand alongside the Dundee City Council Building Standards.

All Celtic supporters who were meant to be seated in the stand will receive a full refund for the match.

Fans who are affected by the stand closure have been advised to contact Celtic for their refund and told they should not travel for the match.

A Dundee United statement read: "Following our statement earlier this week regarding the Storm Arwen damage to the Jerry Kerr Stand roof and having subsequently commissioned professional assessment of the damages, we have reluctantly taken the decision to close the Jerry Kerr Stand for Sunday's fixture versus Celtic due to ongoing safety concerns.

"Work has been ongoing since the weekend in an attempt to ensure the stand could be used by spectators but due to the extent of the damage and concerns remaining regarding the risk to spectators, we have been advised by the structural engineering company in conjunction with Dundee City Council Building Standards to close the stand for this fixture.

"Celtic supporters who have been allocated tickets in this stand will receive a full refund.  Celtic Football Club will manage the refund process and will communicate directly with those supporters affected.

"To this end, we thank all refunded supporters for their understanding and state clearly they should not travel to Tannadice for this game."

A Celtic statement added: "Dundee United have today confirmed that, following storm damage being caused to the Jerry Kerr Stand, it will now be closed for the match this Sunday, December 5, 2021, which will regrettably mean a number of Celtic supporters are unable to attend the match. 

"Clearly we sympathise with all those supporters affected and understand the disappointment this will cause.

"Please note, Celtic supporters who have been allocated tickets in this stand will receive a full refund. Celtic Football Club will the manage the refund process and will communicate directly with those supporters affected." 

"We would echo Dundee United’s request that supporters without tickets do not travel to Tannadice Park for safety reasons. 

"Celtic would like to reassure supporters that this match will not be taken into consideration with the regards to future ticket allocations."