The Celtic Fans Collective has delivered a sharp response after Peter Lawwell confirmed he will step down as chairman at the end of 2025. The announcement, made on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Celtic’s key midweek trip to Dundee United, prompted the supporter group to issue a short but pointed message on social media.
Lawwell explained that escalating abuse and threats aimed at both himself and his family played a significant role in his decision to walk away, bringing an end to a three-year spell as chairman and an 18-year tenure as chief executive. The reaction from the Celtic Fans Collective appears to frame his departure as an early move toward wider structural change within the club’s leadership.
Further reaction is expected in the coming days, though the timing offers little relief for the playing squad and coaching staff as they prepare to face Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United side. Despite United’s recent struggles, the fixture presents a stern challenge for Wilfried Nancy’s team, who arrive off the back of three consecutive defeats.
Lawwell’s decision follows months of sustained supporter unrest, including protests, banners at Celtic Park and chants calling for boardroom change. While the club has strongly condemned the abuse directed at Lawwell as unacceptable, a significant section of the fanbase continues to demand major reform at executive level.
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