January 24.
The Celtic Supporters Association refused to back the call for a
boycott of home games. While this decision was predictable, it is none
the less disappointing (January 24). The CSA claims to represent around
11,000 fans. I am a member of the CSA but I feel it does not represent
me or my views.
I understand Mr Brodie's position in not wanting to ''damage'' Celtic
FC. Neither do I wish to harm the club, rather to save it. Surely it is
the present board of directors who are doing the most damage to Celtic
and therefore a boycott in helping to remove them would be to the
long-term good of Celtic. Perhaps to do nothing, and therefore allow
this situation to continue, is itself more damaging.
I do not want to boycott Celtic -- no Celtic fan really wants a
boycott -- but this is not a question of what I want, it is a question
of what is best for Celtic. Believing, as I do, that the present board
are running this club into the ground, and that it is in the best
interests of Celtic to remove them, I will boycott, however much that
may hurt. I cannot put my own feelings before Celtic.
The Celtic board should not be lulled into complacency following the
CSA's decision. I am sure I am not the only one of its members who will
boycott, despite Mr Brodie's words.
Rachel S. Kennedy,
34 Norham Street,
Glasgow.
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