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Dundee teach the Celtic board a lesson in fan engagement ahead of Scottish Cup tie

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As Celtic prepare to face Dundee in the Scottish Cup at Parkhead on the 7th of February, the Dens Park board have just taught the Hoops executives a serious lesson in fan relations.

As the Celtic board come under fresh fire from fan group the Celtic Fans Collective, Dundee are getting on with the business of tightening up relations with their supporters.

The Scottish Cup pits Celtic up against Dundee as Martin O’Neill keeps his double-winning hopes alive this season.

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Michael Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer of Celtic, in the stands ahead of the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Johnstone FC at Celtic Park

And to prepare for the big tie, Dundee have made a grand gesture to their fans that should embarrass everyone who sits on the Celtic board right now.

Dermot Desmond watches on from the stands at Celtic Park during the Falkirk game
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As the Celtic board battle with fans, Dundee show theirs some love

Dundee have made a superb gesture for their fans ahead of the Celtic Park Scottish Cup tie as the Dens Park club look to bolster their travelling numbers.

Taking to X, the Tayside club posted, “SUPPORTERS BUS FUND | CELTIC SCOTTISH CUP TIE

“Dundee Football Club is pleased to announce the return of our Supporters’ Bus Fund for our Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup fixture against Celtic.

“The first initiative at our recent tie against Kilmarnock was a huge success. The support from our travelling Dee fans that day was outstanding, and we remain committed to easing the burden of travel costs, ensuring as many fans as possible can support the team at our away match on Saturday 7th February 2026.”

What a great way to build bridges and relationships with supporters. That will never catch on at Celtic.

Will the Green Brigade be allowed entry to Celtic Park vs Utrecht?

The Green Brigade’s Celtic Park ban appears to be continuing heading into a crucial part of the club’s season.

Chairman Brian Quinn called for unity at the club after he took over from Peter Lawwell after his Celtic resignation.

Since then, the Celtic Fans Collective reached out to Wilson and the board looking to bridge talks to create a peace deal that would end the Green Brigade’s ban.

That was back in the 7th of January, but the radio silence from the Celtic board since then has been palpable.

Will the Green Brigade be allowed to attend Celtic Park for the Utrecht game? Don’t count on it.