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Celtic’s explosive Dermot Desmond statement rips the board’s credibility to pieces

Celtic have taken their dispute with sections of the support to another level. The protest involving Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship brought…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:34 AM
Celtic’s explosive Dermot Desmond statement rips the board’s credibility to pieces
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick Sinat argues Celtic's aggressive statement regarding Dermot Desmond undermines the board's own credibility.
  • Celtic ended recognition of the Celtic Fans Collective after a protest at St Andrews.
  • The club threatened indefinite bans for supporters involved in planning or executing the golf disruption.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Patrick Sinat argues that Celtic's harsh response to a fan protest targeting Dermot Desmond damages the board's credibility. The club released an official statement ending engagement with the Celtic Fans Collective and threatening indefinite bans following an incident at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews.

Sinat criticizes the board for demanding high behavioral standards while repeatedly breaking promises regarding communication, fan dialogue, and performance in European qualifying. He asserts that the board's standard of protecting Celtic's reputation must also apply to executive governance and sporting results.

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