Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has revealed he’s stepping down from the membership’s board as a result of “abuse and threats”.
The 66-year-old joined Celtic in 2003 as chief govt and held that place for 18 years earlier than departing.
He returned in 2023 as non-executive chairman. Nonetheless, he has confronted criticism from supporters in latest months.
In an announcement, he mentioned: “It is with sadness that I announce my decision to stand down as chairman of Celtic FC.
“I imagine that my 18 years as chief govt and three years as chairman on the membership have proven my skill to fulfill and overcome challenges on many fronts, however abuse and threats from some sources have elevated and are actually insupportable.
“They’ve dismayed and alarmed my household. At this stage in my life, I do not want this. I can not settle for this and so I depart the membership I’ve liked all my life.
“The motivations and goals of those detractors will be investigated by others. I want to look again on my profession at Celtic with deep gratitude and satisfaction.
“My time at the club has brought joy to someone whose memories as a Celtic fan include standing as a schoolboy on the terraces as the European Cup was paraded at Celtic Park on that magical night in 1967.
“I’ve subsequently watched some nice European nights at Paradise and am proud that the membership has performed group-stage soccer in all however two of the final 21 years whereas additionally having fun with home dominance.
“I also take great pleasure in the continuing and ever more substantial impact of Celtic FC Foundation. The club’s foundation impacts so many lives in the Celtic Family and far beyond. We are more than a football club and the foundation is the most obvious evidence of this truth.
“Our achievements had been all made doable by a devoted workforce and a fervent assist binding collectively. I’m deeply proud and privileged to have been a part of that.
“My life at the club has included dramatic ups and downs in football but they have also given me the experience, drive and desire which I will take on to my next project, whatever and wherever that may be.
“My thanks go to my many colleagues through the years who’ve supported me, and I’m grateful to the coaches and gamers who delivered this period of exceptional and historic success.”
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