Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
Celtic FC shareholder Dermot Desmond was targeted by protesters throwing tennis balls during a golf tournament in St Andrews. The protest was organized by the Celtic Fans Collective to express dissatisfaction with the club's management and transfer strategy.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between football club ownership and fan bases regarding governance and performance.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Dermot Desmond was escorted off the course by security
Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond was targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.
Tennis balls with pictures of the 76-year-old's face scored out were thrown on to the green of the 15th hole of the pro-am competition, with images showing Desmond having to be escorted off the course by security.
The Celtic Fans Collective have since released a statement, along with footage and images of the incident.
It read: "Dermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability. Fans took the chance today to send a message that this arrangement cannot continue."
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