'Why has Jullien travelled?', 'Disgrace top to bottom' - Celtic fans fury as 13 players self-isolate following Dubai trip

Celtic fans have been reacting to the news that 13 players are self-isolating following the trip to Dubai.

The club confirmed that defender Christopher Jullien tested positive for Covid-19 upon returning Glasgow and that, as a result of being deemed close contacts, head coach Neil Lennon, assistant John Kennedy and 12 other players will all miss tonight’s match against Hibs at Celtic Park.

The news has sparked an angry reaction among the Celtic support on social media with popular Twitter account Celtic Gossip (@CelticGossip) posting: I would first like to wish Christopher Julien a fast return to health and hope the rest of the bhoys are ok. I would then like to highlight that the club is a disgrace from top to bottom. The sooner we have new leadership the better.

Other fans have also been critical.

murfy (@Murphhyy_): Why has jullien travelled on crutches to dubai when he is out for 3-4 months and he has been the positive case, embarrassing from top to bottom. Think of the fans for a change.

Marc McArdle (@marcmcardle1): Chris Jullien, on a set of crutches, taken round the world to Dubai for a training camp he can't participate in whilst on said crutches. Neil Lennon and John Kennedy self-isolating alongside 13 players. Gross incompetence, like pretty much everything else we've done this year.

Kevin Clark (@eskbankbhoy): Without doubt the most embarrassing season in my lifetime, who sanctioned this trip? Need to root them all out and start afresh , starting now in anticipation for hitting the ground running next season.

Kev (@kev_b_): When did Jim Traynor start writing our statements. Total lack of accountability from the club once again. An absolute shambles from top to bottom.

Gaz (@gazsc): Should never have gone in the first place. It was irresponsible. Now we have so many players out. You've thrown away the league this season. I hope you're proud of yourselves. Us fans were looking forward to a good season but the board don't care! It's us fans I feel for.

Dylan Dowie (@DylanDowie1888): Celtic you have kicked fans in the teeth at every opportunity this season. Those who tried to somehow defend the Dubai trip last week must now realise it was a utter mad decision. Sack the board. Treated us like mugs in the most crucial season of our modern history!

Michael Gallacher (@Michael21286106): Who will be held accountable for this shambles. Yet another dreadful decision during this vital season. The fans have stepped up during this trying time and have been badly let down. Resignations now please!

Liam McLaughlan (@LiamMcLaughlan): Tone deaf. The problem is the flights which would never have happened had we done the decent thing and stayed in Scotland. An utter embarrassment

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