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The Collective’s thread on Desmond is ridiculous. But that’s sort of the point.

The Celtic Fans Collective put up a thread today which is, on the surface, absolutely ridiculous. And I…

By James Forrest · TheCelticBlog

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:30 PM

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James Forrest argues that the Celtic Fans Collective's thread effectively highlights Dermot Desmond's prolonged AGM absence.
Major shareholder Dermot Desmond has reportedly not attended an annual general meeting for Celtic since 2006.
Desmond's son Ross attended in his place last year, delivering a speech that reportedly angered attendees.

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Writer James Forrest highlights a social media thread by the Celtic Fans Collective that humorously illustrates how long major shareholder Dermot Desmond has gone without attending a Celtic annual general meeting. Desmond has reportedly not attended an AGM since 2006, a 20-year span marked by massive cultural, political, and sporting shifts worldwide.

Forrest argues that the thread makes a serious point regarding corporate accountability and leadership scrutiny. He contends that despite wielding significant influence over club decisions, Desmond has avoided facing shareholder questions, which Forrest describes as an essential minimum standard of responsibility.

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The Collective’s thread on Desmond is ridiculous. But that’s sort of the point.

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