Celtic Connect does not offer fans real engagement or democratic accountability.

Writer Paulina Jaczek argues that Celtic's Celtic Connect initiative fails to provide genuine supporter engagement or democratic accountability. Despite recent adjustments expanding the initiative to four annual meetings and 11 supporter places, Jaczek criticizes the selection process. The panel reviewing applicants includes a Celtic board member, John Paul Taylor, and a former player, which the author contends allows the club to improperly control who scrutinizes them.

Jaczek contrasts the club's initiative with the Celtic Fans Collective's proposal for an independently elected Fan Advisory Board. Citing University of Glasgow research showing strong fan preference for an independent body over a club-run model, the writer asserts that true supporter representation requires democratic elections rather than board-appointed positions.