A new organisation has been launched aiming to give Celtic fans a stronger collective voice in the running of the club.
Celtic Supporters Limited (CSL) was formally incorporated on 9 September 2025 as a private company limited by guarantee, and its early messaging suggests it wants to become a not-for-profit group representing supporters and small shareholders.
The company is registered in Glasgow, with Duncan Smillie listed as a director. Significant control is held by Smillie, Peter McGowan and David Low, names already known to many within Celtic circles. The group’s chosen description of business activity is “other sports activities,” but its website makes clear the main focus is fan engagement and governance.
According to the organisers, CSL was set up to provide a platform where fans could feel their views are heard and taken seriously. The idea is to create a structure independent of the club itself, where members’ concerns and ambitions can be articulated collectively. In practice, that could mean lobbying on issues from ticketing to boardroom strategy.
Celtic already has a number of established supporters’ associations, from local supporters’ clubs to more formal shareholder groups like the Celtic Trust. CSL’s creation shows that sections of the support still feel their influence is limited, despite the club’s size and financial health. Whether this new body can unify opinion and gain traction remains to be seen.
The timing is significant. With Celtic competing in the Europa League and domestic ambitions as strong as ever, many fans want reassurances about investment and long-term planning.
CSL’s launch will spark debate among supporters. Some will see it as a necessary step towards greater transparency, while others may question whether another group risks adding division rather than clarity. What is certain is that Celtic’s fanbase is once again looking for ways to ensure its voice carries weight at the top of the club.
