Dermot Desmond is driven away from the course after the fans\u2019 protest. Photograph: Stuart Wallace\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n
\u201cDermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability,\u201d the statement said. \u201cFans took the chance today to send a message that this arrangement cannot continue.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Saturday evening, Celtic issued a lengthy and strongly-worded statement against the \u201cpremeditated action\u201d which \u201cbrought shame upon\u201d the name of the club.<\/p>\n
The statement read: \u201cCeltic Football Club has never sought to prevent supporters from expressing criticism of the club, its board or its shareholders. Supporters are entitled to disagree with decisions, to make their views known and to protest peacefully. What occurred at St Andrews represents a significant and unacceptable escalation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose responsible have brought shame upon the name of Celtic Football Club and upon a reputation which generations of Celtic supporters have spent more than a century building. The club no longer accepts that the Celtic Fans Collective can credibly claim to represent the wider Celtic support. Those responsible for today\u2019s events certainly do not speak for the many thousands of Celtic supporters who express their views passionately, peacefully and responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Celtic said the club would not be \u201cintimidated or coerced by organised acts of disruption\u201d, adding \u201cthere is a line between protest and deliberate disruption. Today that line was crossed \u2026 The club will protect its employees, directors, shareholders and supporters. The reputation of Celtic Football Club is non negotiable.\u201d<\/p>\n
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