Celtic fan protest targets Dermot Desmond at Alfred Dunhill tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Dermot Desmond, Celtic's largest shareholder, was targeted in a protest while attending the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews on October 3. Fans threw tennis balls with his image on them, demanding greater accountability from him regarding the club's recent performance issues. The Celtic Fans Collective publicly criticized Desmond, stating that he has been able to evade scrutiny due to his wealth. This protest follows a tumultuous period for Celtic, marked by Brendan Rodgers' resignation and unrest during the club's annual meeting last year.
- •Dermot Desmond targeted during the Alfred Dunhill Links tournament.
- •Protesters threw tennis balls at Desmond, demanding accountability.
- •The Celtic Fans Collective issued a statement criticizing Desmond.
- •Celtic has faced scrutiny for its lack of progress in Europe.
- •Unrest was evident during Celtic's last annual general meeting.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
"Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond is targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.
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