From the Guardian · · 1m
Celtic fans protest club owner at golf event
Celtic fans throw tennis balls at club owner Dermot Desmond during St Andrews golf tournament.
In brief
Celtic fans throw tennis balls at club owner Dermot Desmond during St Andrews golf tournament. Celtic fans staged a protest by throwing tennis balls with Desmond's face crossed out at St Andrews, claiming his leadership brings shame to the club. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Celtic fans protest club owner
Celtic fans threw tennis balls with pictures of Desmond's face crossed out during his visit to the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews.
“Dermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability”
Desmond escorted off course
Desmond was taken off the golf course by security after fans staged a protest at the 15th hole.
Celtic fans collective statement
The Celtic Fans Collective called for change at the top of the club after fans sent a message that Desmond's leadership cannot continue.
“Fans took the chance today to send a message that this arrangement cannot continue”
Celtic club statement
Celtic said the protest 'brought shame upon the club' and would not be intimidated by organized disruption.
“Celtic Football Club has never sought to prevent supporters from expressing criticism of the club, its board or its shareholders”
Celtic's current position
Celtic currently sit top of the table in the Premiership, two points clear of rivals Rangers.
Here's the gist
Celtic fans staged a protest by throwing tennis balls with Desmond's face crossed out at St Andrews, claiming his leadership brings shame to the club.
