Celtic Trust vice-chair Jeanette Findlay has added her voice to the growing reaction following Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final defeat, taking to social media to criticise the club’s board as tensions around Celtic Park continue to rise.
The aftermath of the 3–1 loss to St Mirren has been marked by frustration, unrest and a widening disconnect between sections of the support and the club’s hierarchy.
Three defeats in a week, combined with a missed opportunity for silverware, have sharpened scrutiny not only on the playing side and new head coach Wilfried Nancy, but also on those responsible for long-term decision-making behind the scenes.
Supporter anger has been building for some time, fuelled by concerns over recruitment, communication and leadership. The cup final defeat acted as a tipping point rather than a standalone cause, bringing those underlying issues into sharper focus.
Sunday evening’s scenes outside Celtic Park, where police were present as fans voiced their dissatisfaction, reflected how fragile the atmosphere around the club has become.
Against that backdrop, Findlay’s intervention resonated with many supporters who feel their concerns have not been properly addressed.
As vice-chair of the Celtic Trust, an organisation that represents supporter interests, her comments were aimed at highlighting what she sees as a lack of accountability from the board at a moment of crisis. While strongly worded, her message spoke to a wider demand for transparency and engagement rather than silence or distance.
Imagine being a Director of Celtic PLC and being so completely incapable of owning your own failure or facing your own fans that you have to have these outside the ground to protect you – and from what? The truth! pic.twitter.com/B6ONnrLeJv
— Jeanette Findlay aka Aunty Establishment (@JeanFind) December 14, 2025
Findlay’s comments focus less on individual results and more on governance and responsibility. The reference to police presence outside the stadium struck a nerve, symbolising for some supporters the gulf that has opened up between the boardroom and the terraces.
To others, however, it raises complex questions about safety, duty of care and how clubs manage heightened emotions during periods of unrest.
The board now faces a delicate challenge. Results on the pitch will always be central, but they are not the only factor shaping the current mood.
Supporters are looking for clear communication, visible accountability and reassurance that lessons are being learned. Silence or generic statements risk deepening frustration, while meaningful engagement could help stabilise an increasingly volatile situation.
Attention will quickly return to football matters, with Dundee United away in the Premiership offering an immediate test of the team’s resilience.
Yet the wider issues highlighted by Findlay’s comments will not disappear with one result, positive or negative. The January transfer window, ongoing fan relations and clarity around the club’s strategic direction all loom large.
For Celtic, navigating this period will require more than short-term fixes.
It will demand openness, accountability and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths, not just on the pitch, but throughout the club.
