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Celtic Want Fresh Voices – That Should Apply to the Boardroom Too

Celtic want to make sure fresh voices are regularly heard through their new supporter forum. If only the same urgency applied in the boardroom. The club opened applications for Celtic Connect on Monday evening, outlining changes following consultation with supporters.…

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:48 AM

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CeltsAreHere argues that Celtic should apply its push for fresh voices to its boardroom as well as supporter groups.
Celtic launched applications for the Celtic Connect supporter forum with a rotating three-year membership cycle.
Director Dermot Desmond has served for over 31 years, while interim chairman Brian Wilson has served over 21 years.

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CeltsAreHere argues that Celtic's push for fresh voices in its supporter forum should also be applied to the club's long-serving boardroom. The club recently launched Celtic Connect with rotating memberships to ensure continuity and fresh perspectives, but the outlet suggests the plc board has lacked comparable turnover over the decades.

Directors Dermot Desmond and interim chairman Brian Wilson have served for over 31 and 21 years respectively. While acknowledging recent non-executive appointments, the article highlights corporate governance guidance regarding lengthy tenures and contends boardroom refreshment is needed to introduce new thinking.

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Celtic Want Fresh Voices – That Should Apply to the Boardroom Too

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