Brian Wilson Must Respond as Celtic Fans Collective Issue Boycott Call | OneFootball

Following the scheduled meeting of the Celtic Fans Collective last night, timed to coincide with the transfer business concluding in the January window, a number of decisions were reached…

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These included the continuation of the Not Another Penny campaign which was discussed in detail and seems to have been a very effective protest initiative. This could now be expanded with more details of that to be released at a later date.

Celtic interim Chairman Brian Wilson looks on during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on February 01, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Following the failure of interim Chairman Brian Wilson to follow up on his call for unity, having ignored requests for meetings with the Celtic Fans Collective after initially agreeing to do so, the supporters’ collective has agreed on further actions and has outlined three requirements to bring these protests to an end.

‘Banish The Traitors – End the Bans banner in the crowd at Celtic Park. Celtic v Falkirk, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 01 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO / Shutterstock

On an update via social media today the Collective acknowledges that the decisions reached are tough ones for the support but are now necessary in order to bring about change at the club.

“We know boycotts are difficult and deeply emotive for Celtic fans. But if you want positive change at the Club, this action is now necessary,” the Collective stated, adding: “Join us in sending a clear message to Michael Nicholson and the board – your time is up”…

The following statement was posted within the update from the Celtic Fans Collective.

“Following the latest disappointing transfer window, the Celtic Fans Collective met last night to discuss the ongoing campaign for positive change at the football club.

“An overwhelming majority of supporters’ club representatives, fan group representatives, and independent supporters voted in favour of a boycott of Saturday evening’s cup match against Dundee.

“With supporters unjustly banned, fan media locked out, and an executive team widely regarded as unfit for purpose, the clear feeling within the Collective was that the time for action is now. While we recognise the difficult and emotional toll this decision will have on many Celtic supporters, we invite and encourage fans to stand with us in sending a clear and unequivocal message to Celtic FC: you must take decisive action, initiate meaningful change and restore positive communication with supporters.

“The Celtic Fans Collective has agreed on three key areas the club must address to prevent the boycott and further protest action:

“Following Brian Wilson’s call for unity four weeks ago, the Celtic Fans Collective offered to meet with the Chairman to discuss how this unity could be achieved at the club.

“Unfortunately, that offer was ignored. Despite this, we remain open to further engagement.

“In the meantime, the Celtic Fans Collective will begin the process of planning and coordinating further protest action in the coming weeks.”

It is surely time for the Celtic Board and the Celtic Fans Collective to meet to discuss the way forward. This stand-off will clearly not last forever and at some stage the parties will have to come together to try to get that UNITY Brian Wilson called for.

Celtic Director Brian Wilson with CEO Michael Nicholson at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock v Celtic, 14 September 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

It’s clear that it is the Celtic Board and not the Celtic Fans Collective who are showing their unwillingness to engage to address the matters at hand and to seek a solution.

The place to start is on the collective punishment indefinite ban on the supporters situated at the front of the North Curve. On my supporters bus we have an older supporter in his late sixties who is affected by this ban and accordingly has not been to a game this year.

A view of Celtic Park Celtic v Falkirk, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 01 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO / Shutterstock

He has refused offers of spare tickets on the bus as he stands in solidarity with the other supporters who have not been involved in any of the incidents that the club highlighted earlier in the season. Those responsible have been dealt with by the courts so why hundreds of other Celtic supporters are involved is baffling and also unacceptable.

Many Celtic supporters, especially those on the HCTS will have had the money for this weekend’s Scottish Cup tie against Dundee taken out of their banks and will feel that the club will have the money so won’t care if we are there or not.

But what would be the alternative? The season ticket money was banked nine months ago so the same thing would apply to any league match. And the team will need maximum support against Stuttgart in the Europa League – all the better if the Green Brigade are back for that one surely?

Kieran Tierney during the Celtic fan media conference at Celtic Park on Friday 18 July 2025. Photo Conor Spence (The Celtic Star)

The fan media ban isn’t such a critical matter but it is worth noting that we did nothing at all wrong and have zero to apologise for. Celtic simply shut it down to stop any questions coming their way. Censorship, it’s as grubby as that.

Brian Wilson, Michael Nicholson and Chris McKay during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United at Celtic Park on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Michael Nicholson’s position at the club surely must be in doubt but he could hang on IF he shows some leadership, which to date has been conspicuous by its absence. Better late than never Michael, or before it’s too late for you.

It’s probably the Board that will remove Michael Nicholson from his post not the support, with Dermot Desmond making the call. Damage is being done to Celtic so why not stop that right now by reaching out to the Collective and getting agreements in place? Celtic First. Celtic Last. Celtic Overall.

Our Dear Green Place tifo by the Green Brigade, September 2024. Photo IMAGO

Get the Green Brigade to agree to a code of conduct through the Collective, so if they break it they are not only answerable to the Board but also to the wider Celtic support.

Set out terms of engagement with the fan media on obligations on both sides. Remember it was Celtic, not fan media who breached the previous agreement.

Agree a structure for moving forward working with the support and not being at loggerheads with the very people who make Celtic what it is.

3rd February 2026; SMISA Stadium, Paisley, St Mirren v Hearts; Miguel Freckleton of St Mirren heads the ball and scores in the 88th minute to make it 1-0 to St Mirren Photo Vagelis Geogariou

No-one wants this to escalate any further. Last night Hearts lost meaning the League title is back in our own hands. You have already shot us in the foot Michael by your ludicrous decisions on Wilfried Nancy. It cost us a cup final and a dozen points. Get around the table THIS WEEK and look at building bridges with your paying customers, the Celtic support.

As things stand history will certainly not be kind to this Celtic Board.

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