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Celtic Fans Boycott Cup Tie as Board Pledges Talks, O’Neill Warns of ‘Debilitating’ Rift

Formal talks with supporter groups are due next week after protests over governance and access.

Overview

  • The Celtic Fans Collective urged supporters to skip the Scottish Cup match against Dundee, with reports anticipating thousands of empty seats.
  • Interim chairman Brian Wilson said he has contacted every supporters’ group and expects meetings within a week, urging unity behind the team in the short term.
  • Manager Martin O’Neill cautioned the standoff could become “debilitating” for the club and pushed for swift dialogue to find a middle ground.
  • The Collective’s stated demands remain unresolved: the resignation of CEO Michael Nicholson, reinstatement of the banned Green Brigade, and restored access for supporter media.
  • Discontent has been intensified by January business that brought in five loan signings and saw Celtic reject a reported offer of up to £25m from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engels.