Paul McStay has given a full address on the Celtic Season Ticket Alliance.
The Alliance, launched and funded by Willie Haughey, will be free to join for all 54,000 season ticket holders.
In a season which has seen many Hoops fans feel a disconnect between themselves and the Parkhead hierarchy, Haughey is looking to bridge the gap with a view to giving match-going fans a real say.
And there are few better options to unite the support than a Celtic legend such as McStay.
It will be fronted by Paul McStay…
Paul McStay pledges to support Celtic Season Ticket Alliance with ‘all his heart’
McStay said on the Go Radio Football Show: “I definitely will be back for whatever is required.
“It’s a very important initiative, I’m delighted to be part of it, so whatever is required I’m willing to give up my time to, maybe, help in a little way to make things better…
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“And to be part of a group of Celtic fans that might have a voice going forward, and be able to give their thoughts to the club. Again, that word unity, everybody just wants the same thing at Celtic.
“Everybody’s got different opinions, but the key thing is that come a Saturday, they’re all there together getting behind the team and supporting them.
“I’ve been friends with Willie for about 40 years, and I know where his heart is. He just wants the best for Celtic, and that happened last year as well when I was back.
“I met up with the board, the directors at games, then I met up with various supporters clubs from the association, the registered clubs, met up with season ticket holders.
“Every single person just wanted the best for Celtic, and I think that’s where we’re at now. We’ve come through a difficult time, a lot of people are upset with what’s been happening round about. I think things like this can bring back unity at the club and get us all working together.
“I think we’ve all got different opinions but there’s only one common interest that really matters and that’s that everyone wants the best for Celtic.
“They want a successful team on the park, a team that entertains, and I think hopefully this initiative and one or two others will help that. I’m delighted to be involved, and it’s an honour.
“When Willie asked me and explained what the initiative was about, I thought it was excellent.
“I believe that the 54,000 season ticket holders that go along each week put a lot of money into the club and support it financially and, more importantly, vocally at the games.”
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How will shareholding in the Celtic Season Ticket Alliance work?
Shares in the name of the Alliance would be gifted to the trust, instead of being owned by Haughey himself.
The scheme is open to all season ticket holders regardless of location (corporate, directors’ box, or standing sections), with each individual having equal rights within the alliance.
Based on current valuations, a £10 million investment would represent approximately a 5.26% shareholding in Celtic.
While this does not grant control, it is intended to provide a “seat at the table” for organised fan dialogue.
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