Charlie Mulgrew calls for Dermot Desmond to engage Celtic fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has urged principal shareholder Dermot Desmond to meet with supporters and address growing tensions between the club's board and fans. This appeal follows a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, where supporters symbolically targeted Desmond with tennis balls. Mulgrew emphasized the importance of Desmond acknowledging mistakes and fostering a dialogue with fan groups to mend the strained relationship. He suggests that a meeting could facilitate collaboration to enhance the club’s direction and shared goals.
- •Charlie Mulgrew urges Dermot Desmond to apologize to fans.
- •Protests against Desmond occurred at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
- •Celtic's statement condemned actions against Desmond during the event.
- •Mulgrew believes constructive dialogue could improve relations.
- •Engagement with fan groups proposed to discuss club betterment.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dermot Desmond urged to meet Celtic supporters and offer olive branch
"Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has urged Dermot Desmond to offer supporters an olive branch and apologise as tensions between the board and fans continue to escalate.The Celtic principal share...
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