Celtic vow to work with other SPL clubs
Today’s vote to reject the application from Sevco to replace Rangers is a watershed moment in the history of the Scottish game.
Despite the profits of doom forecasting the demise of upto 20 clubs Celtic are ready to help build a new future for the game.
A Celtic statement tonight read: “Our supporters can rest assured that we will continue to fight to protect Celtic’s best interests within the Scottish game.
“In addition, we will be working with our other fellow SPL clubs in the days and weeks ahead to take all possible steps to maximise commercial returns, which remain crucial in these economically-challenging circumstances.
“We will also play an active role in mapping the future of Scottish football.
“The fans are the lifeblood of the game and we know how strongly our supporters, and those of other clubs, felt about this issue.
“We are confident that Celtic’s fans, together with the supporters of all the SPL clubs, will now play a major role in rallying behind their clubs to ensure that Scottish football emerges stronger from this episode.”
The statement added: “During Celtic’s long and illustrious 125-year history, there have been periods of difficulty. At these times, our supporters have always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Club. We need our supporters to be with us now, more than ever.
“We know our own supporters will be acutely aware of the significant challenges that lie ahead. We enter next season as Champions of Scotland and look ahead to retaining our title and to making an impact in a European context.
“We know how difficult this will be and we call on our supporters to join us in tackling these challenges, to take their place at Celtic Park, to invest in the Club and to continue to give us the kind of support for which they are renowned.”
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