[Official TC Thread] Fan Consultation Meeting Debrief- 10th September 2025

Perhaps not a breach as such, but a look into the rules and situation with the independent board members is probably a good start.

After 9 years they can't be deemed independent any more, they also can't have familiar ties with the club in that sense the time scale becomes familiarity.
They can't have large shares etc or represent someone who does - so anyone hand picked by Desmond for example.

Along with other criteria and depth beyond my quick googling here
But perhaps somewhere to start digging on.

I imagine all ties in with the fact almost every other board/plc/company changes it up every 5 years or so, unlike us.

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Always a danger with a meeting that size.

Containing the information about potential future action, will be very difficult especially with fan media and open forums like us.

Especially if representatives of the steering group/advisory board are asked to gather opinion on potential action.

It could allow the Club to counter or try and get ahead of any potential actions. Can't really see a way around that in this age of social media.

 

Can guarantee they'll be sneaking in as will someone planted by the board.

To be expected. But needs to be aware of it going forward.

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Posting this as well

 

Probably the thread for this


Aaron at CeltsAreHere posted his thoughts on the meeting







I attended Wednesday’s meeting organised by North Curve Celtic, chaired by Eddie Toner of the Celtic Trust, with Paul John Dykes of ACSOM assisting. The room was packed, with many more tuning in via Zoom, bringing together fan groups, fan media, and CSC representatives.

The Green Brigade and the Bhoys were present, and from the outset, it was clear this wasn’t just another talking shop — it was about deciding how far supporters are willing to go to force change at Celtic.





The headline number set the tone: 38,832 supporters responded to the Fan Action survey in just three days. The results were staggering, with “yes” responses in the high 90s across the board:

• Vote of no confidence in the Celtic Board? 99.4% yes.
  
  
• Remove Michael Nicholson (CEO)? 99.3% yes.
  
  
• Remove Chris McKay (CFO)? 98.5% yes.
  
  
• Remove Peter Lawwell (Chairman)? 98.8% yes.
  
  
• Implement a Fan Advisory Board? 99.5% yes.
  
  
• Support a democratic Celtic fan body? 99.5% yes.

When it came to potential actions, fans showed a huge appetite for collective protest:

• Withdrawing from the Home Ticket Cup Scheme (93.9%).
  
  
• Boycotting Europa League fixtures (92.2%).
  
  
• Boycotting Celtic products (97.5%).
  
  
• Silent protests (95.5%).
  
  
• Late entry (93.7%).
  
  
• Early exit (91.4%).

Fans want to act, and they want to act now.

That said, the unity shown in the survey didn’t fully translate into the room. While there was agreement that something must be done, the methods sparked debate. Roughly 85% (by a show of hands) backed the idea of a delayed entry protest at Sunday’s match against Kilmarnock — arriving after 10 minutes, then giving full backing to the team for the remaining 80. Others pushed back, arguing Celtic should be supported for the full 90 minutes. That view was passionately voiced by one supporter but gained little traction, aside from a broad consensus that boycotting merchandise was a baseline everyone could agree on.






The discussion was healthy, though far from conclusive. At times, it felt like everyone wanted their say, but little was resolved. The conversation shifted from Sunday’s plans to discuss corporate law and even potential AGM protests outside Celtic Park. This was only the first meeting, and it showed. The organisation wasn’t watertight, but the will to act was undeniable.

The HCTS and the issue of attending Europa League games remain contentious. The survey numbers don’t fully reflect the 10 CSC buses polled by organisers: 7 had a majority against leaving the scheme, 2 were mixed or unsure, and 1 favoured leaving. However, two attendees said their buses were in favour. One noted their bus had dropped from “about” 60 HCTS members to just “about” four.

One point came through strongly: while Dermot Desmond may seem untouchable for now, the focus is firmly on Lawwell, Nicholson, and McKay. They are seen as the immediate problem. Non-executive directors who have sat on the board for up to 17 years were also mentioned from the floor as part of the long-term issue, but the priority in the room was clear — shift the three names above. Some argued that the NEDs should be the immediate focus, and there was no rebuttal from the chairs, the GB, or the Bhoys.

It was also noted that Nicholson, when asked about the club’s strategy, admitted he keeps a document pinned to his office wall with sections highlighted in yellow — the parts he “needs” to communicate to fans. The room laughed.

The first actions look likely to come on Sunday against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

If the survey results are anything to go by, the movement is only just beginning. The second meeting will be crucial in shaping what comes next and whether Celtic fans can stay united to put serious pressure on the board. There is a sense of urgency now, and the time to act together is while emotions are still raw and shared. Everything discussed on the night and the survey was not taken as a mandate to begin certain types of actions, but it was the beginning of a long process.

 

Cheers Shelby well done mate thanks for attending on all our behalf

 

Hopefully at the next one he’s no drunk so he can actually speak on our behalf

 

Thanks Shelby... Very useful update and information

 

Thanks Shelby for going and the update.

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Heartening to hear fans won't be pilloried for choosing not to comply with certain boycotts as we're all different but does sound like this has gathered momentum in a remarkably short space of time, I'm certain the board spies present at Grace's will take a harrowing message back to that board, I refuse to call them our board as they're the past, they just haven't realised it yet. Thanks Shelby it isn't easy deciding what to report without having a record to reference and your handwriting is clearer than mine

 

Cheers mate. I’ll check over the weekend, maybe to open paypal for once. If not i’ll dm you

 

Excellent work Arthur

 

Again,thanks....you played a blinder.