Peter Lawwell will stand down as Celtic chairman at the end of December – citing “abuse and threats” – as chief executive Michael Nicholson revealed that three staff members were assaulted at Celtic Park after Sunday’s League Cup final defeat.
The club’s board have been the subject of fan protests this term following a disappointing summer transfer window, a Champions League exit and the fact they trail leaders Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
Defeat by St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday means Wilfried Nancy has lost his first three games since replacing interim boss Martin O’Neill, who oversaw an upturn in form after replacing Brendan Rodgers after his resignation in October.
Nicholson said the board’s support for the Frenchman is “absolutely solid” despite a “disappointing” and “challenging” start.
He also revealed that meetings had been held this week to discuss signing targets for January and next season.
Lawwell, who became Celtic chief executive in 2003 and presided over the club for 18 years, was the victim of a fire attack on his South Lanarkshire home in May 2021, when three cars were set alight.