Celtic fan groups have given further detail of planned protests at Sunday's away game at Kilmarnock.
An earlier statement released by North Curve Celtic confirmed that a protest would be held at Rugby Park, at the same time calling for key club figures - CEO Michael Nicholson, CFO Chris McKay, and chairman Peter Lawwell - to stand down.
Supporters' groups gathered in Glasgow on Wednesday night to discuss how best to display their unrest. Fans have long been growing tired with the hierarchy and the latest uproar was triggered by a poor summer transfer window.
North Curve Celtic have now issued a further statement confirming what will take place at Kilmarnock.
It reads: "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."
Their previous statement said: "Yesterday evening, a consultation meeting was held with the signatories of the recent Open Letter to Celtic FC. The Open Letter has still to be addressed by Celtic FC despite it representing tens of thousands of Celtic supporters.
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"The consultation meeting reflected the second step of acting as a collective movement for positive change at our club and was attended by 85 in the room and 175 online. Comprehensive minutes will soon be shared with all signatories.
"At the meeting, there was an overwhelming consensus on the following points, which were compounded by a survey of 38,832 Celtic supporters in advance of the meeting:
- to build on the recent 'no confidence' votes on the Celtic FC board, seeking the removal of Michael Nicholson, CEO; Chris McKay, CFO; Peter Lawwell, Chairman.
- to build a strategic, escalatory campaign against the Celtic board.
- to build a democratic and representative fan body.
- to coordinate a 'late entry' protest at Kilmarnock v Celtic to further visualise and vocalise fan discontent.
"To help progress these points and the movement generally, a steering group of volunteers is being assembled.
"Finally, we would like to thank all who have participated in the process so far. It is natural that there will be a mix of feelings regarding some actions or inaction; however, the most important consideration at this stage is maintaining, building and utilising support."
