Thousands of Celtic fans staged a furious protest outside Parkhead following their team's 3-1 Old Firm loss to Rangers on Saturday. Supporters left the ground early and gathered at the main entrance of Celtic Park, calling for the dismissal of the club's board.
Chants aimed at principal shareholder Dermot Desmond were heard, with fans shouting 'Dermot, Dermot get to f***'. The demonstration escalated when corporate guests in the Walfrid Suite began gesturing and mocking the protesters from a window. This led to confrontations with police as some fans attempted to push past officers.
The protest is the latest in a series of clashes between the fanbase and club officials this season. The Green Brigade ultras group remains barred from the stadium amid an ongoing standoff. North Curve Celtic urged supporters on social media to 'sack the board'.
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy acknowledged the pressure following the defeat, which leaves his position in jeopardy. 'I can understand it is part of my job,' he told Sky Sports. 'My focus is to help my players to be better. We are really close to doing good things.'
Nancy added: 'The results... yes I want to win games. We all want to win games but this is the reality for the moment. I see many, many good things. That is why the frustration is here because we deserve better.'
