Celtic Fans Postpone Protests Ahead of Europa League Clash
Protests that had been planned by Celtic supporters for the Europa League game against Braga have now been put on hold. Fans had been preparing for a silent demonstration, staying outside Celtic Park for the opening 29 minutes of the match before entering. This act was intended to underline their frustration with how the club is being run. But after weeks of tension, a new development has shifted the tone of events.
A statement has been released confirming that Celtic FC officials have agreed to meet with fan representatives next Monday. The Celtic Fans Collective, an umbrella body for several supporter groups, revealed that CEO Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay will be present at the talks. In response to this invitation, the fans have decided to postpone their protests, at least for now, as a gesture of good faith.
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The situation stems from growing discontent among supporters since the summer transfer window. Many felt that the club had failed to strengthen the squad after losing key players and crashing out of the Champions League. That frustration carried into the domestic season, where fans voiced their anger at Rugby Park by remaining outside the ground for the opening 12 minutes. Similar scenes followed at Fir Hill, where posters were held up demanding changes at board level. Even last weekend at Celtic Park, parts of the home support staged an early silence. The plan had been for the protest to escalate further during the Braga match, stretching to 29 minutes, and then again to 32 minutes in the upcoming Motherwell game.
Now, those plans have been paused. In their statement, the Fans Collective acknowledged that the decision to meet with the board was welcomed but also stressed that real change is still being demanded. They made it clear that while dialogue has been opened, they are not under any illusions about the scale of reform needed behind the scenes. The supporters also expressed gratitude to every fan who has taken part in the campaign so far, noting that the strength of a united support base has forced the club’s leadership to engage directly.
For the time being, the focus will shift back to events on the pitch, as Celtic prepare to face Braga in front of what should now be a more traditionally vocal home crowd. But the bigger picture remains unresolved. The upcoming meeting is expected to be a crucial moment, as both sides sit down to discuss the long-term direction of the club. Whether meaningful change will come from it remains to be seen, but for now, the protests are on hold, with fans awaiting honest communication and tangible action from the board.
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