Some Celtic supporters have reacted badly to the club’s stance on the ‘Resolution 12′ issue at today’s AGM.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the last few years you’ve likely heard of the campaign from some Celtic shareholders for the club to take a more combative stance with the Scottish FA and UEFA regarding Rangers’ participation in the 2011/12 Champions League.
Resolution 12, a motion that has been brought forward at multiple AGMs, proposes that Celtic pursue legal options against the SFA for lost revenue because the governing body granted the Ibrox side a license to compete in Europe.
It’s thought by campaigners that the failure of Rangers to pay taxes should have ensured this license was not granted.
However, Celtic’s stance on the matter has been made clear.
Earlier today, as quoted by The Daily Record (AGM live blog, 12:4o), club chairman Ian Bankier said: “Peter (Lawwell) raised the core issue in 2011 and 2012 before the original Resolution 12 in 2013.
“The club has communicated with shareholders on a regular basis, and has communicated with UEFA and the SFA over our shareholders’ concerns. UEFA confirmed that there was no basis to investigate further.
“The club called on the SFA in 2017 to hold a review into all licensing processes. Regrettably the SFA declined hold such a review.
“Understand the long and complex investigation into the licensing issue remains ongoing. The shareholders thoughts come first and foremost but this has been a matter for the football authorities. Celtic’s best bet is to focus on Celtic.”
This has infuriated some fans who feel as if the club are capitulating in the face of unjust sporting practices, to the detriment of Celtic.
However you view the saga, it’s an issue that provokes strong feeling amongst a section of the support.
These fans put across their viewpoint earlier today, taking to Twitter to share their thoughts…
https://twitter.com/costablancabhoy/status/1199671328514682881
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