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Celtic talks about outreach, but look how the board actually behaves.

This morning, Paulina wrote a superb piece about Celtic’s plans for fan engagement, which they’re calling Celtic Connect.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:40 AM
Celtic talks about outreach, but look how the board actually behaves.
Key Things to Know
  • Writer James Forrest argues Celtic's outreach efforts are undermined by the board's contradictory behavior toward supporters.
  • Celtic plans to recommend voting against a Celtic Trust motion demanding an apology for Ross Desmond's past AGM remarks.
  • Forrest contends the board's refusal to apologize damages its credibility regarding the new Celtic Connect engagement initiative.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Celtic Blog columnist James Forrest criticizes the Celtic board, arguing that its recent outreach initiatives, such as the Celtic Connect fan engagement proposal, contradict its actual conduct toward supporters. Forrest highlights the board's decision to recommend voting against an AGM motion submitted by the Celtic Trust, which called for an apology over remarks made by Ross Desmond at a previous general meeting.

Forrest argues that the club's refusal to apologize undermines its credibility and shows an unwillingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. He characterizes the board's communication efforts as inconsistent and out of touch, asserting that the leadership repeatedly fails to align its public statements with its governance decisions.

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