Celtic Delays Annual Meeting Following ‘Sack the Board’ Protest

During a recent annual general meeting at Celtic Park, tensions flared as shareholders voiced their discontent with the club’s management. The meeting, chaired by Peter Lawwell, was promptly suspended due to uproarious chants demanding the board’s dismissal.

Celtic Annual General Meeting Overview

Shareholders expressed their frustrations within minutes of the meeting’s commencement. As directors entered the Kerrydale Suite, they faced a chorus of boos alongside the raised red cards symbolizing disapproval from the fans.

Key Events and Reactions

• Lawwell adjourned the meeting after only five minutes.
• Chants of “sack the board” echoed throughout the room.
• Interim manager Martin O’Neill received warm applause upon his introduction.

Before the meeting could progress, Jeanette Findlay, vice-chair of Celtic Trust, urged for an immediate transition to questions. However, loud protests persisted, leading Lawwell to address the disruptive behavior by emphasizing the need for respect within the gathering.

Criticism of Club Management

The board has faced significant backlash due to unsatisfactory summer transfer dealings and the failure to qualify for the Champions League. Tensions escalated further due to the absence of principal shareholder Dermot Desmond, who opted to participate via video link from another suite.

Following the brief adjournment, the meeting resumed shortly before 11:00 GMT. The discontent among supporters highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Celtic’s leadership amid rising pressure from its fanbase.