Paul McStay on Willie Haughey’s Season Ticket Alliance

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·17 April 2026

Paul McStay on Willie Haughey’s Season Ticket Alliance

Celtic legend Paul McStay has spoken out for the first time about his involvement in Willie Haughey’s proposed season ticket alliance campaign…

Paul McStay arrives at Ibrox. theRangers v Celtic,31 August 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Haughey recently revealed plans to contribute £2 million of his own money for every 10,000 supporters who sign up, with the aim of generating up to £10 million if there is full backing from 54,000 season ticket holders. The initiative is intended to give supporters a stronger voice in how the club is run at boardroom level.

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Haughey had earlier suggested that a well-known former player would be part of the project, with McStay later confirmed as the figure set to lend his support.

The Maestro has now broken his silence on the proposal, revealing his initial reaction during an appearance on Go Radio.

Former Celtic captain Paul McStay walks out the tunnel before raising the Scottish Premiership flag. Celtic v St Mirren, Scottish Premiership, Football, Celtic Park, Glasgow, 3 August 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO Shutterstock (The Celtic Star)

McStay said: “I definitely will be back for whatever is required. It’s a very important initiative, I’m delighted to be part of it, so whatever is required I’m willing to give up my time to maybe help in a little way to make things better and to be part of a group of Celtic fans that might have a voice going forward and be able to give their thoughts to the club.

“Again, that word unity, everybody just wants the same thing at Celtic. Everybody’s got different opinions but the key thing is that come a Saturday, they’re all there together getting behind the team and supporting them.”

Celtic v Hibernian – Premier Sports Cup – Celtic Park Lord Willie Haughey in the stands before the Premier Sports Cup match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Sunday August 18, 2024. Photo Steve Welsh, IMAGO/PA Images

“I’ve been friends with Willie for about 40 years and I know where his heart is. He just wants the best for Celtic and that happened last year as well when I was back.”

The former Hoops midfielder added: “I met up with the board, the directors at games, then I met up with various supporters clubs from the association, the registered clubs, met up with season ticket holders.

“Every single person just wanted the best for Celtic and I think that’s where at now. We’ve come through a difficult time, a lot of people upset with what’s been happening round about.”

Paul McStay scoring at Ibrox in 1988. Photo The Celtic Wiki

“I think things like this can bring back unity at the club and get us all working together. I think we’ve all got different opinions but there’s only one common interest that really matters and that’s that everyone wants the best for Celtic.

“They want a successful team on the park, a team that entertains and I think hopefully this initiative and one or two others will help that.”

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