Celtic fans are weighing up a boycott of Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie against Dundee as frustration continues to bubble over at Parkhead.
Steven Pressley brings his Dundee side to Glasgow hoping to spring a cup upset, but the focus among sections of the home support is firmly on off-field issues rather than the football.
There is a growing sense of unease among supporters, driven by dissatisfaction with the club’s recent transfer business and a strained relationship between the board and fans. Although Celtic brought in five players during January, every arrival came on loan, with Junior Adamu, Julian Araujo, Tomas Cvancara, Joel Mvuka and Benjamin Arthur all joining on temporary deals.
Now the Celtic Fans Collective has confirmed that an “overwhelming majority” of fan groups have backed a call to stay away from Saturday evening’s match.
In a statement shared online, the group said supporters had met to discuss what they described as another disappointing transfer window and the wider direction of the club.
They explained that representatives from supporters’ clubs, fan organisations and independent fans voted in favour of a boycott, arguing that the moment had arrived to take a stand.
The Collective pointed to what they see as unjust bans on supporters, continued restrictions on fan media, and an executive leadership they believe is failing the club. While acknowledging how difficult such a decision is for many fans, they urged supporters to unite and send a clear message demanding change and improved communication.
Three key demands were outlined as conditions to halt the boycott and prevent further protests. These include the removal of chief executive Michael Nicholson, the reinstatement of the Green Brigade, and the lifting of access limits on fan media so they can again cover both the men’s and women’s teams.
The group added that they had previously offered to meet with the chairman following a call for unity from Brian Wilson, but say that approach was ignored. Despite that, they insist they remain open to dialogue and will now begin organising further protest action in the weeks ahead.
Celtic’s Scottish Cup clash with Dundee kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday and will be shown live on Premier Sports.