Celtic Trust turns up the heat on Mark Hargreaves with damning security claims

The Celtic Trust is seeking shareholder support for an AGM resolution calling for a comprehensive review of safety and security operations at Celtic Park. In a supporting statement, the group directly names Mark Hargreaves, Celtic's Head of Safety, Security and Operations, claiming that fan relations have deteriorated under his leadership due to increased policing, additional fencing, and tighter ticket checks.

The proposed resolution seeks to involve elected supporter representatives in security planning while reviewing steward training, senior security appointments, and medical emergency procedures. The Trust criticizes the club's approach as prioritizing surveillance and control over engagement, pointing to long-standing frustrations regarding matchday operations and previous policing incidents.