Celtic Fans Collective Erupt After Derby Collapse as Pressure Mounts on Board and Manager

Celtic Fans Collective Erupt After Derby Collapse as Pressure Mounts on Board and Manager

Celtic’s latest Old Firm defeat has triggered one of the strongest reactions yet from the support, with the Celtic Fans Collective releasing a blistering public statement that lays the blame firmly at the door of the club’s hierarchy.

Following what many supporters described as a humiliating derby collapse, anger has moved beyond frustration on the pitch and shifted toward deeper, structural issues within the club. The statement pulls no punches, accusing the Celtic board of complacency, arrogance, and a sustained failure to act in the best interests of the club and its supporters.

Wilfried Nancy Under Fire — But Not Alone

At the heart of the criticism is head coach Wilfried Nancy. According to the Fans Collective, Nancy is simply not equipped to lead Celtic, and his removal is seen as inevitable rather than optional. Results, performances, and decision-making have all contributed to the growing belief that the managerial appointment has failed.

However, the message is clear: sacking the manager alone will not fix what supporters see as a broken system.

The group argues that Nancy’s appointment itself is evidence of wider incompetence at board level, pointing out that those who hired him — and continue to back him — must also be held accountable.

Boardroom Disconnect Fuels Fan Anger

Perhaps the most damning part of the statement focuses on the perceived disconnect between the club’s decision-makers and its fanbase. The Fans Collective claims there is now a “massive disconnect” between supporters and the club off the pitch, mirroring the mess unfolding on it.

Dermot Desmond comes in for particularly sharp criticism. While described as largely absent from day-to-day operations, he is accused of still wielding decisive influence behind the scenes. The statement suggests his lack of ambition, narrow vision, and apparent disregard for supporters have played a significant role in Celtic’s current decline.

This sense of power without accountability has become a recurring grievance among fans who feel unheard and ignored.

Calls for Structural Change, Not Just a Sacrifice

The statement makes it clear that removing Wilfried Nancy would only be the first step. The Fans Collective argues that meaningful progress will only come through systemic change at executive level.

Chief Executive Michael Nicholson and Chief Financial Officer Chris McKay are both singled out as unfit for their roles, with supporters urged to push for their removal. According to the group, leadership failures at the top have contributed to the erosion of standards across the entire club.

Rather than accepting short-term fixes or symbolic gestures, fans are calling for a complete reset in how Celtic is governed.

Supporters Mobilising for Action

Crucially, this is not just an expression of anger — it is a call to action. The Fans Collective has confirmed plans to engage with constituent members in the coming days, signalling an escalation of their campaign.

The message is unmistakable: Celtic supporters are no longer willing to remain passive while standards slip. Accountability, transparency, and ambition are being demanded from those entrusted with the club’s future.

The statement ends with three words that sum up the mood perfectly:

SACK THE BOARD.

As pressure intensifies and scrutiny grows, the coming weeks could prove pivotal. Whether the Celtic hierarchy responds or continues to dig in may determine not just the direction of this season, but the long-term relationship between the club and its supporters.