Celtic chairman Brian Wilson has urged fans to set aside their differences and unite behind the team amid plans for a fan boycott of Saturday's Scottish Cup match against Dundee. The call comes as supporters' groups have expressed frustration over what they perceive as another underwhelming transfer window, with some calling for a mass walkout in protest.
Wilson acknowledges that there hasn't been enough engagement from fans lately, but he believes it's essential to put aside short-term grievances and focus on supporting the team. He recognizes that some issues won't be resolved overnight, but hopes that by uniting behind the players, fans can help create a more positive atmosphere at Parkhead.
The fan boycott is the latest in a series of protests against the club's management, which has seen several high-profile departures in recent months. Wilson recently replaced Peter Lawwell as chairman, citing "abuse and threats" after his departure. While he praises the progress made by new manager Martin O'Neill and assistant coach Shaun Maloney, he acknowledges that there is still work to be done to improve communication with fans.
With Celtic currently sitting fourth in the Scottish Premiership, Wilson sees this match against Dundee as a crucial opportunity for the team to make a statement. He has reassured fans that he is committed to engaging with them and addressing their concerns, but emphasized that short-term solutions are needed first.
Wilson acknowledges that there hasn't been enough engagement from fans lately, but he believes it's essential to put aside short-term grievances and focus on supporting the team. He recognizes that some issues won't be resolved overnight, but hopes that by uniting behind the players, fans can help create a more positive atmosphere at Parkhead.
The fan boycott is the latest in a series of protests against the club's management, which has seen several high-profile departures in recent months. Wilson recently replaced Peter Lawwell as chairman, citing "abuse and threats" after his departure. While he praises the progress made by new manager Martin O'Neill and assistant coach Shaun Maloney, he acknowledges that there is still work to be done to improve communication with fans.
With Celtic currently sitting fourth in the Scottish Premiership, Wilson sees this match against Dundee as a crucial opportunity for the team to make a statement. He has reassured fans that he is committed to engaging with them and addressing their concerns, but emphasized that short-term solutions are needed first.
I'm not sure if a fan boycott is gonna work here... like, I get where they're coming from - the transfer window was pretty underwhelming and it's been hard to stay engaged with the team lately. But, at the same time, I think Brian Wilson has got a point about putting our differences aside for now and supporting the players. We've gotta remember that football is supposed to be fun, right? 
Let's give Celtic a chance to make a statement on Saturday against Dundee... and then we can keep talking about what needs to change. 
️. brian wilson is trying to keep us all on track here, reminding us that there are bigger things at stake than just who's playing for us next week... the Scottish Cup final is a big deal! 
let's put our differences aside & show some support for the lads 
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. The fans are clearly feeling frustrated with the club's management, and it's understandable that they want to see some real change happen quickly 
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. Unless the fans can organize something big and coordinated, it's just gonna be another day at Parkhead with a bunch of empty seats 
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. Like, can't they just calm down for one match? I mean, I get it, the transfer window was a letdown, but is a mass walkout really going to fix everything? It's not like Celtic's going to sign some new superstar overnight 
. And what's with all the drama about chairman Brian Wilson? Dude's trying to unite fans and he gets roasted for it 
. I'm sure his "abuse and threats" claim is just a major exaggeration 
. Anyway, Dundee's gonna get a thrashing regardless, so we might as well enjoy the show 
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... we need to focus on supporting the team, not protesting against each other... brian wilson's trying to do the right thing here, let's give him a chance 
... I get it, there are some major issues with transfers and communication, but this match against Dundee is our chance to show what we're made of, let's put all that aside for 90 minutes 
their season is looking pretty good atm but its a shame they cant enjoy it without all this drama 
i dont blame them for wanting to protest tho, its reasonable to expect more communication from the club esp after peter lawwell left 
. Celtic fans have always been passionate, but this feels different 
. Brian Wilson is trying to unite them behind the team, which is good, but it's hard to see how that'll solve anything 
. The fan engagement has been lacking lately, and if they don't feel heard, why would they bother showing up? 
. The club needs to figure out what went wrong and fix it, but in the meantime, the fans seem really frustrated 
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. It feels like just another PR stunt to shift attention away from the real issues 
. Why should fans just "put aside their differences" and pretend everything is fine when it's clear that there are deep-seated problems with the club's management 
. Where's the evidence that this boycott will actually lead to positive change? Can we expect to see improvements in communication and transparency from the chairman or management team? 
. And what's up with the whole "put aside differences" thing? Can't they just disagree without being all confrontational? It feels like they're not really listening to the fans' concerns, you know?