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The Ibrox side win two games against Celtic, and then the weaponisation of child abuse is off the scale from their fanbase

It’s at times like this that I absolutely despise the Celtic board and Dermot Desmond. I despise them

By Eric Knott · ReadCeltic

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 6:26 AM

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Eric Knott criticized Rangers fans for weaponizing historical child abuse following two derby victories over Celtic.
Knott attributed Celtic's recent poor form against Rangers to board leadership and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.
The article referenced previous personal abuse aimed at former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill during a 3-0 defeat.

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Writer Eric Knott criticizes sections of the Rangers fanbase following two recent victories against Celtic, alleging a surge in online attacks referencing historical child abuse. Knott expresses frustration with Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond and the club's board, claiming their management weakened the squad ahead of these derby defeats.

The opinion piece emphasizes that invoking historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club amounts to derogatory point-scoring rather than genuine concern for victims. Knott also references past abusive treatment directed at former manager Martin O'Neill during a 3-0 loss at Ibrox, urging supporters to keep the rivalry focused purely on football.

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The Ibrox side win two games against Celtic, and then the weaponisation of child abuse is off the scale from their fanbase

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