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Celtic fans react to Peter Lawwell's statement amid coronavirus shutdown

Celtic fans are impressed with Peter Lawwell after the club released an official statement this afternoon amid the coronavirus shutdown.

The chief executive clarified Celtic’s position on the suspended Premiership season, saying: "With regard to the present domestic Premiership league situation, our strong preference is, of course, to complete all remaining matches.

“To date, we have had a magnificent campaign, undefeated in this calendar year, completing 30 league matches already to create a commanding lead and we are now on the cusp of winning our ninth successive title.

“As many have already said, the season cannot be voided as the consequences of that are so severe. 

“In the event that the matches cannot be completed, then the responsibility to find a fair and reasonable solution or the finalisation of all domestic leagues will we be with the Scottish football governing bodies.”

Both that position and Lawwell’s message that “we are putting resources in place with the aim of helping the most vulnerable in our society during this period” have gone down well with fans.

(Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Here’s what the Hoops supporters are saying.

“Measured and thought out. Compare and contrast to others” - @Beaumontbhoy

“More than just a club”  - @CammySolley1964

“Swipe up my nudes video” - @Arina77547811

“Now’s not the time Arina” - @JohhnyMartin88

“Right it’s good news. Don’t need to do that though hen” - @_liam88_

“Mibby another time Arina” - @Beesh__19_

“Good to see the club is helping the local community. That’s priority just now” - @annemarie6377

“Put them away Arina” - @finderscrisp

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