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Peter Grant launches passionate speech on Celtic unity: ‘The fans are the first man, not the twelfth’

Peter Grant has spoken passionately about the importance of Celtic supporters after another week of division. Fans’ latest protest against Dermot Desmond at St Andrews…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Peter Grant launches passionate speech on Celtic unity: ‘The fans are the first man, not the twelfth’
Key Things to Know
  • Peter Grant passionately called for Celtic unity, declaring that supporters are the club's 'first man, not the twelfth.'
  • Grant defended the supporters' right to air their views following recent fan protests against Dermot Desmond.
  • Grant stated that the team holds the ultimate responsibility to restore positivity by winning games, starting at Motherwell.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic player and club pundit Peter Grant has called for unity, emphasizing that supporters are the "first man, not the twelfth" following a week of fan protests against major shareholder Dermot Desmond. Speaking on the Go Radio Football Show, Grant defended the fans' right to express their opinions amid growing off-pitch tensions.

Grant noted that the team must take responsibility to lift the club's mood by winning matches, beginning with their upcoming clash against Motherwell at Fir Park. He stressed that while positive results do not erase all underlying issues, winning remains essential to bringing happiness and stability back to Celtic.

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