Dermot Desmond Still Won’t Commit to Attending Celtic’s AGM — Another Example of the Disconnect Between the Board and Supporters

Read Celtic columnist Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that principal shareholder Dermot Desmond's lack of commitment to attending Celtic's upcoming Annual General Meeting highlights a persistent disconnect between the club's board and its supporters. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Celtic Park on December 1, but Desmond has not attended an AGM in 20 years. The Celtic Fans Collective has publicly demanded his in-person attendance.

Ó Conchobhair notes that interim chairman Brian Wilson has promised shareholders an opportunity to question the board following last year's abandoned meeting. However, the writer contends that Desmond must personally address fans' long-term concerns regarding recruitment, European progress, and executive accountability rather than sending prepared statements through representatives.