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Josh McCafferty

Brendan Rodgers addresses planned Celtic board protest vs Kilmarnock

Brendan Rodgers has addressed Celtic supporters' planned protest against the club's board on Sunday.

The Bhoys head to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership

And the travelling fans won't enter the stands until the 12th minute of the match as they look to send a message to Michael Nicholson, Chris McKay, Dermot Desmond and Co.


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Addressing the planned protest at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Celtic boss Rodgers said: "I understand the frustration.

"But I also know the quicker we can become one and come together, that's where the strength lies in Celtic. Everyone together, fighting for the one cause, that's the power of Celtic.

"I'm pretty sure the guys on our board won't want this either. I hope we can find a solution that can get everyone together again."

Details of the protest were initially released by North Curve Celtic on Thursday evening.

The group stated: "At Sunday's match v Kilmarnock, Celtic's 12th man will enter the stand on the 12th minute to remind the Celtic FC board that it exists.

"This bold visual and vocal protest, follows the recent Open Letter signed by 420 signatories, which the board has failed to respond to; and a consultation meeting with these signatories.

"As a collective of fans, we wish no detriment to the team but believe necessary steps must be taken to demonstrate our discontent and remind the board that 'football is nothing without fans.

"Once we enter the stand, the team will receive vociferous backing."

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