celtic football club statement

Newsroom Staff
FOLLOWING significant reaction from Celtic supporters around the world to a caption printed in a national newspaper, Celtic Football Club has reiterated its position on this issue.

“As the club stated at the recent AGM, this is a poisonous, repugnant, despicable and cowardly campaign. Jock Stein was a great of Scottish football and this campaign is absolutely disgraceful.

“The club did not want to dignify the issue with a detailed response and, having discussed this fully with the Stein family, they have been content to let us deal with it.

“However, it is necessary for Celtic Football Club to respond publicly and assure our supporters that this is something we take extremely seriously.

“Clearly, we abhor this poisonous campaign which is merely a sickening attempt to tarnish the name of one of the greatest figures in Scottish football history. Celtic Football Club will continue to tackle this issue whenever it arises.

“With regard to the newspaper involved, the club has discussed this issue with their senior management, who have assured us that they are regretful as to what has happened and that they will be taking action.”