Which supporter groups make up the new Celtic Fans Collective and what is their mission?

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Over the past few weeks, a new Celtic fan movement has emerged.

They are the Celtic Fans Collective and they first made themselves heard on September 20 as they released their first statement.

So who exactly are they, which groups make up the Collective and what is their mission statement and aims? 67 Hail Hail explain all below.

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Which groups make up the Celtic Fans Collective?

Several recognised supporter groups and associations joined forces to create the Celtic Fans Collective:

• 1 x Celtic Supporters Association
• 1 x Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters Clubs
• 1 x Association of Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs
• 1 x Celtic Trust
• 1 x Fans Against Criminalisation

• 1 x Celtic Disabled Supporters Association
• 1 x Green Brigade
• 1 x Bhoys Celtic
• 1 x North Curve Celtic
• 3 x Fan Media
• 1 x Fans Message Board (Forum)
• 10 x Celtic Supporters Clubs from Scotland, England & Ireland

What is their mission statement?

In their first statement as the Collective, a mission statement was outlined:

• The Celtic Fans Collective exists to unite supporters through a representative football body that advocates for the interests of Celtic Fans. We strive to ensure that Celtic Football Club operates with transparency, accountability, and ambition, aligned with the values and aspirations of its supporters.”

What is the Celtic Fans Collective’s overriding aim?

So what are the CFC setting out to achieve? They want to work alongside the Celtic hierarchy to deliver:

• A clear vision that reflects the ambitions of the support
• A transparent and respectful relationship between the Club and its supporters
• Corporate governance standards befitting an organisation of Celtic’s scale and reputation

Who do they want removed from the Celtic board?

The CFC outlined in their objectives that they seek to remove three key board members:

• Michael Nicholson (CEO)
• Peter Lawwell (Chairman)
• Chris McKay (Chief Financial Officer)

The group also want the board to answer the seven key questions outlined in the Open Letter sent to the board in September, signed by 420 fan groups, organisations and media outlets.

Did the Celtic Fans Collective organise the silent protests?

Yes, the CFC were behind the three-match silent protest package that sought to highlight their disapproval of the incumbent Celtic board.

A 12-minute silence was successfully held during the 0-0 draw with Hibs, but the next scheduled 29-minute silence for the Braga game was postponed.

That was because the Celtic board invited the CFC to a meeting in the hope differences can be settled somewhat. That meeting will take place on October 6 at Celtic Park.