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Celtic and Dermot Desmond should reassess what brings ‘shame’ to club’s name

After Celtic's statement on Saturday night slamming a protest aimed at Dermot Desmond, Graeme McGarry asks if they are embarrassed about the right things.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Celtic and Dermot Desmond should reassess what brings ‘shame’ to club’s name
Key Things to Know
  • Graeme McGarry argues Dermot Desmond and Celtic should reassess their priorities instead of attacking protesting supporters.
  • Celtic released a strongly worded statement claiming a fan protest at a golf tournament brought shame on the club.
  • The Celtic Fans Collective protested against principal shareholder Dermot Desmond by throwing tennis balls at St Andrews.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Graeme McGarry argues that Celtic and principal shareholder Dermot Desmond must reconsider what genuinely embarrasses the club following an aggressive club statement. Celtic strongly criticized the Celtic Fans Collective for throwing tennis balls onto the green during the Alfred Dunhill Championship at St Andrews, claiming the protest brought shame to the club.

McGarry contends that Celtic should feel far greater embarrassment over recurring European failures and operational stagnation than over supporter demonstrations. He urges Desmond to engage with fan concerns rather than cutting off communication and reacting defensively to public dissent.

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