Celtic Fans Stage 12-Minute Protest Over Summer Transfers at Rugby Park

Celtic supporters have organized a coordinated protest during the upcoming match against Kilmarnock, where fans will boycott the first 12 minutes by delaying their entry into the stadium to express dissatisfaction with the club's board. This action follows widespread frustration over a disappointing summer transfer window and perceived lack of ambition and communication from Celtic's leadership, despite significant financial reserves. Key figures such as CEO Michael Nicholson, CFO Chris McKay, and Chairman Peter Lawwell have faced calls for removal from fan groups, who feel the club has repeatedly failed to adequately prepare for Champions League qualification. The protest, described as a 'bold, visual and vocal' statement, was planned after a consultation involving thousands of supporters and an open letter signed by over 420 fan groups, which the board has yet to address. While fans emphasize their support for the team once they enter the stand, they stress that 'football is nothing without fans' and demand greater transparency and ambition from the club's hierarchy. Meetings between club officials and fan representatives have so far failed to ease tensions, prompting the escalation of the protest.