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The Celtic board can take inspiration from Motherwell after no confidence vote

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Things between Celtic’s fans and the board are close to reaching boiling point right now.

After the Celtic board’s statement was slammed by fans, actions were taken as the Celtic Supporters’ Association pledged a no confidence vote.

They were soon joined by a number of other supporter groups with one of their key concerns being the lack of response to a supporter engagement survey, which was completed over a year ago.

Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell are in discussion at the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Motherwell
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Motherwell publish fan survey results

While we wait for Celtic to release the findings from the survey, Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell have published the response to their own survey.

Within the graphic is a variety of positive and constructive comments, varying from communication to the possibility of away travel.

The biggest standout was communication, with 79 per cent of their fans who did the survey saying that they felt communication between the club and fans had improved.

This is a huge point that the current Celtic hierarchy can learn from in a bid to reconnect and rebuild the relationship with those heading to Parkhead every week.

Celtic board accused of being ‘condescending’

Since the statement was released, it seems that more and more people are siding with supporters.

Michael Stewart slammed the board while Steven Thompson had sympathy for Celtic fans after the pair agreed that the statement was somewhat of a PR disaster.

During an appearance on Sky Sports, A Celtic State of Mind’s Paul John Dykes also hit out at the hierarchy.

“The tone of that statement the club sneaked out… it was condescending,” he said.

Saying that one word: ‘Sorry’, would’ve been a far better statement.”