Susan Aitken said the trophy day party at Glasgow Cross on Saturday by Celtic fans was “beyond tolerable”.
Writing in the Glasgow Times, in her fortnightly column, the leader of the council addresses large street gatherings of football fans and said recent scenes were “uglier” than good-natured celebrations should be.
The leader of the council said it is accepted that in a football city like Glasgow, there will be street celebrations on occasion.
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She also accepted there would be a clean-up job, just like after parades or music festivals.
She added, however, the risk to people’s safety that occurred is not acceptable.
Aitken said: "Our brilliant Council city centre teams really rise to these occasions, often working overnight so that litter and debris are completely gone by the following day.
“But recently, what should be good-natured celebrations have spilled over into something uglier, with local residents and businesses subjected to disruption and anti-social behaviour well beyond what can be considered tolerable.
“It was really disappointing this happened yet again with the celebrations of Celtic’s SPFL victory over the weekend. Litter is one thing but people’s safety being put at risk simply isn’t acceptable.”
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It is the second year in a row that Celtic supporters gathered at Glasgow Cross to celebrate the team winning the SPFL title and in 2021 Rangers fans gathered in George Square where there were multiple arrests and damage to property.
Aitken said the council and police would review the weekend events but stressed it is a matter for the football clubs to address.
She added: “I’d urge the clubs to engage openly with us and tell Glaswegians what they plan to do to make sure that future gatherings are a source of fun, not fear.”
Fans gathered on Saturday after the club was presented with the SPFL trophy at Celtic Park on the final day of the league season, having secured the title weeks before.
There were 10 people arrested and three people taken to hospital one with serious injuries.
Earlier today Humza Yousaf, First Minister said he supported the police in taking action.
He said: "I condemn the incidents of anti-social behaviour that took place Saturday afternoon by a small minority of Celtic fans."
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