The Celtic board are under severe pressure and it showed during the Europa League defeat to Stuttgart.
A Celtic fan protest kicked-off the fixture as hundreds of tennis and bouncy balls were thrown onto the pitch to send a message to the Parkhead board.
But as Stuttgart turned the screw on the pitch, the Celtic board were feeling the heat off it as Police Scotland formed security around the heated seat section.
Take a look at this:
Cops not letting anyone walk in front of the board on the way out. Cowards pic.twitter.com/Afz8nmBfPC
— Joseph P Sloan prc (@sloanybhoy7) February 19, 2026
As well as blocking an exit out of the stadium, concerns were raised by fans regarding potential Health & Safety breaches.
Police Scotland and the Celtic board show just how much they still hold the fans in contempt with this action.
As yet, there has been no statement from the Celtic board or the Police to comment on the security measures that were put in place.
Celtic fans slam Police Scotland and the Parkhead board
Not surprisingly, the first ‘Celtic fan’ to reply to the tweet was an account opened up in 2023, that’s changed it’s name and has only 33 followers spoke up to defend the board.
Criticising Celtic supporters and sticking up for Ross Desmond, we thought a reply was needed:
Shut up lick-spittle board bot
— Born (C)eltic (@born_celtic) February 20, 2026
@StevenTurnbusa made a great point, “That’s almost as cowardly as the players on the pitch!”
And @alba_bazW spotted some trying to get to the board, “Seen folk trying to get over from the North Curve between the Jock Stein and Main Stand. Stewards just grabbing folk and throwing them out.”
Summed up perfectly:
Cowards
— joe burt (@joeburt3) February 19, 2026
The fallout from this result is only just beginning, the Celtic board had better strap themselves in.
Because Celtic’s next fixture is at Parkhead against Hibs, and there is likely to be more pressure applied.
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