14 times Celtic fans targeted the board with angry banners
What do Donald Trump, Dedryck Boyata, UEFA, Fergus McCann, SERCO, Peter Lawwell, the SNP, Rod Stewart, Lazio, Brendan Rodgers, Dermot Desmond, and Jock Brown all have in common?
Answer: they’ve all been the subject of pithy banners displayed by the Celtic supporters over the last 30 years.
Do an image search for “Celtic fans banner” and hundreds of results come back although it’s fair to say that most messages have been aimed at the board.
From the “don’t sleep at wheel” warning in August 2019 to the “back the team, sack the board” protests during the 1993/94 season, we’ve picked out 15 times the Hoops support directed their ire at the club hierarchy.
From the “don’t sleep at wheel” warning in August 2019 to the “back the team, sack the board” protests during the 1993/94 season, we’ve picked out 15 times the Hoops support directed their ire at the club hierarchy.
9. Lawwell and Desmond's legacy
Angry after a Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Rangers in April 2016 Celtic fans display a message reading: "Lawwell and Desmond's legacy: Empty jerseys, empty hearts, empty dreams, empty stands".
Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
10. Wanted
Celtic fans call for the club's board to go during the 1993/94 season
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11. Only Celtic PLC can stop us doing 10 in a row
Fans make their feelings clear at a Europa League clash in August 2018
Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
12. 26/01/19 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP CELTIC v HAMILTON CELTIC PARK - GLASGOW A Celtic banner displayed pre-match.
In January 2019 with the transfer window coming to an end, Celtic fans warn the board: "10 in a row is not a project. Back Rodgers or lose him." Brendan Rodgers left exactly one month later
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