Celtic Fans Collective – Meeting Summary and Future Plans

It’s important to note that while the three-match silence strategy has gone ahead, with one already completed, and with two more to follow, against Braga tomorrow evening and Motherwell on Sunday, the Steering Group has acknowledged that the reaction from the support has been mixed.

That recognition is significant and also reassuring, as it shows the Collective is listening and understands the range of opinions among the fanbase.

Here is the full statement from the Steering Group.

The Steering Group agreed that the immediate priority is to develop a coordinated, long-term campaign that builds support across the wider fanbase while maintaining pressure on the board.

The period from formation through to the AGM was defined as Phase One, with an emphasis on implementing structures, setting weekly objectives, and maintaining a consistent message running through matchday activity and fan engagement.

The recent silences were recognised as imperfect but valuable, as they created space to organise properly, identify spokespeople, and improve communications. It was agreed that the Steering Group will set strategy, the Matchday team will propose actions to serve that strategy, and the communications and fan-media teams will carry the message by working with various outlets and social platforms to keep supporters informed.

The Group also agreed to appoint spokespeople from across different organisations to ensure fans hear a variety of voices. These representatives will engage with Celtic fan podcasts and, where appropriate, brief broadcasters covering live games so that context is clearly understood. Alongside this, a press list will be developed, with weekly updates issued under embargo as needed. Engagement will continue across X, Instagram, and BlueSky.

It was stressed that the mood and confidence of the wider support is central to the campaign. Actions at Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle were seen as positive, with strong participation, but the three-match silence package received mixed support. The Group acknowledged those concerns while noting that the decision was shaped by time constraints and the need to maintain pressure during three home fixtures in close succession. For the Dundee fixture, however, there was broad agreement to avoid disruptive actions for the time being and instead focus on inclusive visual displays. Looking further ahead, the match against Kilmarnock on 9th November – close to the club’s founding date and likely near the AGM – was identified as a potential day of action.

In terms of structure, a Comms subgroup has already been established and is progressing its work, while a Corporate subgroup has also held its first meeting.

A Research subgroup has also been formed. A Fan Engagement subgroup will be set up to lead two-way dialogue with the signatories of the 10th September letter, and a Secretariat will be formed to manage administration, support the wider Collective, and help develop a democratic framework.

Steps are also being taken to create a regional structure, with proposals for two Glasgow representatives, one for the East Coast, one for England/Wales, and one for Ireland. We are still inviting supporters who can lend their expertise to any of these working groups.

Funding was discussed in detail. The Group agreed that moving away from ad-hoc donations towards a sustainable model is essential. A suggested donation scheme will be put to the wider support at the next Grace’s meeting, with merchandise also discussed once group is firmly established.

The meeting closed with confirmation that the next full Steering Group session, including subgroup members, will take place on Monday 6th October. A wider meeting of the signatories to the 10th September letter will follow on Thursday 16 October. Both meetings will be held in person and via Zoom, with final details to be confirmed.

The Steering Group is clearly prioritising a long-term, coordinated campaign to engage the wider fanbase while maintaining pressure on the board. It seems like structures, subgroups, and spokespeople are being established to ensure clear communication and consistent messaging across matchdays, social media, and press outlets, which is certainly very welcome.

It should also be recognised, that the Group has also clearly noted the mixed response to the three-match silence actions, while emphasising that mood, confidence, and inclusion of the broader support remain central going forward.

Steps, it seems, are also being taken to create regional representation, sustainable funding models, and opportunities for supporters to contribute their expertise, which certainly signifies ongoing inclusivity. And it looks like upcoming meetings and fixtures, particularly the Kilmarnock match on 9 November, will be key moments in the campaign as it develops.

As the Collective moves into the next phase, the focus will remain on building on the already encouraging unity evidenced across the fanbase, while maintaining pressure on the board. Supporters are being encouraged to stay engaged, take part in matchday initiatives, and contribute where they can.

With the AGM approaching, the upcoming meetings and ongoing actions will be important in shaping a coordinated, long-term campaign that represents the voices of Celtic fans everywhere.

As supporters, we should note that many of us are genuinely grateful for the time, commitment, skills, and effort the Steering Group has shown, especially in coordinating such a complex campaign in a short timescale. We also fully recognise that managing thousands of differing opinions is no easy task, and the Group deserves great credit for their work so far.

It’s also important for supporters to understand that not every action may go exactly as they would like. Challenging the Celtic board is a long-term, multifaceted effort, and wherever possible, we must try and get behind the Collective to ensure the campaign has the greatest possible impact.

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