Mr Campbell spoke out after several of his constituents complained after hearing unacceptable singing during Celtic's 4-2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park last Saturday.
Mr Campbell had originally been invited to Celtic Park by Chairman Dr John Reid after Campbell complained to the Club after he and his wife were allegedly subjected to sectarian abuse on the Ferry to Ireland.
Celtic issued the following statement:
"We are pleased that Mr. Campbell recognises the great work which Celtic has carried out in tackling sectarianism.
"We have received his fax and it would have been appropriate for the Club to have an opportunity to consider its content before it was released to the press.
"However, it will certainly be considered along with a number of other representations we have received in relation to racist and sectarian chanting from supporters of other clubs."
This is a positive statement by a football Club willing to take responsibility for its own actions. Unlike others we could mention it is understood that we can expect the Club to take even more proactive steps in the future in an attempt to cull this unacceptable behaviour. Whilst not on a par with the racist xenophobic supremacy displayed by the Orcs, it is not part of celebrating your clubs history.
Could this be a big push to finally move out of the "two side of the same coin" relationship that we don't enjoy with our intolerant cousins with a view to starting to take action against those who still do not welcome us in 'their' Country in the year 2008?
The club issued a statement of intent to all supporters:
"We are proud to have such a magnificent support, renowned across Europe for excellent behaviour and clearly, it is important that we preserve this great reputation and maintain these high standards.
"We recognise that there have been reports of elements of inappropriate behaviour at last weekend's match at Fir Park, and clearly this is something which the Club opposes completely.
"We have worked tirelessly to encourage positive support for the Club, we have taken action against individuals in the past when offensive behaviour has arisen and we will continue to treat this matter very seriously.
"At this weekend's match against Kilmarnock, we would once again urge any small minority not to tarnish the great name of Celtic Football Club and the great reputation of the vast majority of our fans.
"Let's keep our high standards which set us apart - get behind the team with positive support as we go for four league titles in a row and continued success in Europe."
This is a welcome move by all but a minority of Celtic fans who continue to sully the good name of the Celtic support. Whilst it could be argued that these songs are not songs of hatred but are the ballads of politics these ditties have no place within Football, and especially not within Celtic Football Club.
Yours in Celtic
Clydebuilt