The build up to this year’s AGM has shifted again with Brendan Rodgers now out of the Celtic job. His resignation has altered the backdrop, but it hasn’t eased the pressure facing the board.
The Celtic Fans Collective have stepped into that space with a coordinated campaign aimed at those standing for re election. Their message is direct. With leadership at managerial level now in flux, they argue that leadership at board level deserves the same scrutiny. For many, this moment feels bigger than one managerial change.
Brian Wilson becoming the first name highlighted by the Collective was no surprise. His twenty year spell on the board predates multiple managers, multiple eras and now two separate tenures of Rodgers. With the team entering another transition, the Collective say the board cannot continue with the same faces and the same approach.
Shareholders rejecting Wilson in the room at a previous AGM has become a crucial reference point in this campaign. Supporters believe the gap between the boardroom and the direction the club requires is widening. For the Collective, this AGM represents a chance to push for renewal at the top of the club.
With the AGM approaching, the Celtic Fans Collective are putting the spotlight on every board member standing for re-election.
First up – Brian Wilson pic.twitter.com/7WJNbxuxk1
— Celtic Fans Collective (@CFC_Collective) November 13, 2025
Rodgers’ exit has only sharpened the focus. With Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney stepping in on an interim basis, the need for stable leadership above them becomes even more significant. Supporter groups argue that a refreshed board is essential if Celtic are to appoint the right long term manager and back him properly.
The Collective’s campaign is gaining traction because it touches on long standing concerns. Independence on the board, transparency over key decisions and the overall direction of the club are now central issues heading into the AGM. Wilson’s lengthy tenure has become a symbol for those frustrations.
This AGM now arrives at a sensitive moment. The team requires a reset, the managerial search is underway and supporters want assurance that the club is equipped to make the right decisions. Many argue that begins with boardroom change rather than another short term patch.
Whether the board choose to respond or stay silent, the conversation is already moving. The Collective have set their stall out and they show no sign of stepping back as the AGM approaches.
