Celtic Board Urged to do the Right Thing

Former Celtic midfielder Peter Grant has given his reaction to the club’s much-criticised statement amid growing supporter anger at the board.

Celtic fans are planning a 12-minute walk-in protest at Rugby Park on Sunday, with frustrations aimed at the board following a poor transfer window and the club’s early Champions League exit.

Grant believes the club could and should have handled the situation differently. While acknowledging the challenges of the transfer market, he feels greater transparency and better communication with fans would have eased tensions.

The ex-Celtic man argued that the squad required fresh investment regardless of outgoings and stressed that fans are entitled to expect clarity. With supporters accusing the board of failing to back Brendan Rodgers properly, Grant called for a more direct approach to engagement.

Grant said the club should have done more to explain their position and to reassure fans at a time when trust between board and support is at a low point.

He said: (Go Radio Football Show), “I would never trust anybody until it’s signed, sealed and delivered. Agents, players, clubs — if they get a bigger offer elsewhere, they’re gone. That’s the problem.

“But you have to explain that clearly, and I don’t think it’s been explained clearly. For me, this is the only thing I’d say: instead of releasing a statement, I know it’s not easy, but I’d have done an interview with the supporters.

“You needed players. There’s no getting away from that. You needed players anyway, even if all the boys had stayed. That’s the problem.

“You need to galvanise the group. To be successful, you need to galvanise them with better players.”

Grant’s comments will strike a chord with many fans who have been left frustrated by what they see as vague statements from the club’s leadership. Supporters have accused the board of hiding behind written updates rather than speaking openly and honestly about key decisions.

He also echoed a point already made by Brendan Rodgers, that reinforcements were essential, not optional, even before departures and injuries left gaps in the squad. The lack of visible backing in the market has fuelled anger among fans who believe Celtic are failing to build on domestic success.

For Grant, the key issue is communication. He argued that a face-to-face interview or detailed dialogue with the supporters would have been far more effective than a carefully worded press release. In his view, that would have shown respect and helped calm tensions.

As protests continue to gather momentum, Grant’s comments highlight the need for leadership at Celtic Park to connect with the fanbase. Without that, the gap between the boardroom and the stands will only grow wider at a time when unity is badly needed.