A clearly ‘relaxed’ looking Michael Nicholson was confronted by some Celtic fans in Bologna.
After what looks like a vino filled late night meal the Celtic CEO was walking through the city centre with the usual boardroom hangers on.
NICHOLSON ON THE LASH?
Nicholson was clearly enjoying the many perks of his position rather than working tirelessly to put a competent squad together.
Initially it appears that he was given a friendly approach by a fan. Nicholson appears very relaxed, the red wine in Bologna rarely disappoints.
As he warms to some adulation he is asked the transfer question then given some feedback.
A rare example of fan engagement from the Celtic CEO.
Michael Nicholson working hard behind the scenes… pic.twitter.com/qOMjmPkJQ0
— Stacey Devlin (@StaceyDevlinx) January 22, 2026
Fan: Alright Michael, who we signing Michael?
Nicholson gives his trademark vacant smile
Fan: Nobody. You s****bag.
Celtic have yet to host this season one of their fabled Fan Forums. The club likes to highlight these events to show how in touch they are with supporters.
Nicholson’s last fan engagement was on October 6 when he held a meeting with representatives of the Celtic Fans Collective.
HE SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS
Asked what the manager meant about Club Signings the CEO shrugged his shoulders. That action was recorded in the minutes produced by the club.
This week marks the first anniversary of Nicholson selling Kyogo Furuhashi with no attempt made to find a replacement.
A year ago Celtic had just secured a place in the Last 16 Play Offs for the Champions League.
Last night’s 2-2 draw away to Bologna keeps Celtic in contention for a Last 16 Play Off in the Europa League.
Nicholson has finally signed a striker, on Thursday Celtic announced a loan deal for Tomas Cvancara.
While Martin O’Neill was fretting over the laCk of quality and depth in his squad it seems that the club executives were enjoying a late night socialising.
With Peter Lawwell gone Nicholson is rarely seen without the reassuring presence of Chris McKay by his side. Celtic’s CFO is a long time lover of away days as members of the Thornliebank CSC will testify.
Should Celtic beat Utrecht next week it will guarantee Nicholson another European jolly plus full expenses. A draw should be enough while there is an outside chance that a defeat from the already eliminated Dutch side will see Celtic advance.
He’s actually such a smug cunt
— nathan watson (@nathan12147567) January 22, 2026
He’s a dozy lookin’ cunt
— Robert Bradley (@rbradley1971) January 23, 2026
Why the fcuk was he there? We need players in and he is apparently the one who does the deals? Absolute banger of a guy
The daily crapbag online , pruports to be a “scottish” news paper.
2 pictures. 1 shows aRowes goal, the other? Reo getting sent off.
The hun edition? A photo of that wonderful hun nigerian fall over merchant scoring a scrabble.
What a disgusting piece of filth that rag it
I wonder who paid for the drink whilst we await much needed reinforcements for the starting eleven. Abdicating his responsibilitues as usual, and don’t anybody start with the everyone needs a day off, he’s had hundreds of them. I hope this was his farewell party.
Hugh Keevins or some other rat bag in the next few days ,,
‘ The embarrassing confrontation of Michael Nicholson in Bologna shows that Celtic fans are now out of control ‘
Don’t agree with personal confrontation of him or board members. It weakens the collective arguement and gives the board ammo ala Lawwell!
The whole board need to go and let fresh blood with Celtucs best interests get on with the job.
Editor: One Can Dan Nicholson is recovering well from the ordeal, last seen stocking up on duty free at Bologna Airport. If Nicholson runs crying to the Record like his mentor so what?
I canny believe he’s actually signed a player – Even if it is only on Fu**in Loan !
Further proof that there’s nobody in the upstairs office. Martin’s doing everything and wee Shauny’s helping.
Total shitshow.
Uno Celtic assassino per opportunità modus operandi usato menù laxxativo drugato che idiota Nicholson in nomine pasta e fagioli (beans) et baloney et bevve spiritus sangria. E dopo danza da trotto per la strada pubblico lavatorio.
Questo costa meno mantenere la problema CEO persona in ideale posizione in porcellana forum permanente.