The Celtic board held talks with supporters in Ireland after arranging a meeting with fan representatives to discuss a number of key issues surrounding the club.
The Scottish champions are currently on their pre-season tour ahead of tonight’s friendly against Shelbourne, with senior figures taking time to meet members of the Association of Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs during their annual gathering in Cork.
The supporters’ organisation had originally planned to hold its AGM on July 4, but confirmed the schedule was adjusted after Celtic requested the opportunity for manager Martin O’Neill, chairman Brian Wilson and chief executive Michael Nicholson to attend and answer questions.
Topics raised during the discussion reportedly included transfer activity, communication between the club and supporters, fan engagement and the club’s wider structure. Despite the meeting taking place, no official minutes or detailed outcomes have yet been released.
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“The Association of Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs held their AGM in Cork on July 4th,” their statement read.
“The scheduled proceedings were slightly altered due to the AICS receiving a last minute request from Celtic Football Club to allow Celtic manager Martin O’Neill, and board members Brian Wilson and Michael Nicholson an opportunity to engage with supporters and clubs as part of their Irish tour.
“The AICS accepted the request as chance for fans and Irish Supporters Clubs to raise questions and concerns directly with the board on issues that have effected both fans and the club.
“Particularly around transfers, communication, fan engagement and modernising club structures. The AICS has a duty of care to represent Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs and welcome the opportunity to engage in improved fan communication with Celtic as a forum to raise, challenge and engage on matters that concern fans and Irish Supporters Clubs directly with the board.
“The AICS continues to grow year on year and we pay homage to our clubs and members all over Ireland that freely give up their time to build and help in the development of the AICSC.
“Congratulations to the newly elected Committee who have been entrusted by our members to promote and build the objectives of the AICSC over the next year.
“Beir bua agus beannacht.”
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