Celtic board 'remains detached', says fan group after meeting

A meeting between some of the Celtic board and supporters' representatives on Monday "produced no tangible outcomes", say the Celtic Fans Collective.

The umbrella group for fans' organisations added that "many participants left with the view that the club's leadership remains detached from the concerns of its supporters and reluctant to confront the need for change."

Fans agitating for change at boardroom level has been a feature at Celtic games this season.

Planned silent protests for recent home games against Braga and Motherwell were cancelled after spokespeople for Collective were invited to sit down with officials, including chief executive Michael Nicholson and chief financial officer Chris McKay.

However, those talks appear to have been fruitless, with the Collective saying: "A recurring theme, through all answers and discussions, was a lack of humility, awareness and accountability."

A statement from the Collective said club officials defended Celtic's footballing strategy and transfer approach, while there was "no belief that substantive change may be required".

They added: "The Collective expressed disappointment that the club remained unwilling to engage meaningfully on questions of leadership, governance, and accountability."

The Collective explained they will "continue to consult with members to plan next steps", with their message concluding: "It is our strong belief that yesterday's meeting compounded the necessity and urgency of change."