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Celtic Fans Collective Raise ‘Nepotism’ Concern After Tuesday Meeting

The Celtic Fans Collective has published a detailed account of its latest meeting with Celtic, setting out major concerns over the club’s proposed supporter engagement model and presenting an alternative based around elected fan representation. Representatives from both sides met…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:17 PM
Celtic Fans Collective Raise ‘Nepotism’ Concern After Tuesday Meeting
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic officials met with the Celtic Fans Collective at Celtic Park on September 22.
  • The Collective told the club supporters associate its culture with nepotism and a lack of transparency.
  • Celtic acknowledged that communication and engagement with supporters need to improve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Representatives from Celtic and the Celtic Fans Collective met at Celtic Park on Tuesday, September 22. Club officials George Campbell, John-Paul Taylor, and Jennifer McGrath attended the meeting, which followed an earlier commitment to engage from interim chairman Brian Wilson. During discussions, the Collective told the club that supporters view its current culture as linked to compliance, nepotism, and a lack of transparency.

The Collective criticized the club's Celtic Connect consultation, arguing that an effective Fan Advisory Board requires democratic elections rather than club-appointed members. Celtic reportedly acknowledged that communication and engagement need improvement, while the Collective cited University of Glasgow research showing strong supporter backing for an independent representative body.

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