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Frank McAvennie drops bombshell Willie Haughey and Dermot Desmond Celtic claim

Frank McAvennie has weighed in on the row between Celtic supporters and the club hierarchy after the extraordinary protest at St Andrews. The former Hoops…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 7:30 AM
Frank McAvennie drops bombshell Willie Haughey and Dermot Desmond Celtic claim
Key Things to Know
  • Frank McAvennie claimed Dermot Desmond will not sell his Celtic shares to Willie Haughey, saying they have not spoken for years.
  • McAvennie urged protesting Celtic supporters to focus on the shareholders who back Desmond rather than solely targeting Desmond himself.
  • The comments follow fan protests at St Andrews and disputes between supporters and the Celtic hierarchy ahead of the AGM.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has claimed on his podcast that Dermot Desmond will not sell his Celtic shares to Willie Haughey, asserting the pair have not spoken for years. Speaking on Let Me Be Frank, McAvennie addressed recent takeover rumors and urged protesting supporters to look beyond Desmond to the other shareholders who sustain his influence at the Scottish Premiership club.

Patrick Sinat notes that McAvennie's comments contradict his previous claim that Haughey sought to buy out Desmond's stake. The remarks come amid heightened tension between Celtic supporters and the board following protests at St Andrews, alongside upcoming Celtic Trust AGM resolutions concerning club strategy and governance.

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