Interim chairman's thinly-veiled dig at Celtic Collective

 <i>(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)</i>
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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Celtic's season ticket campaign was "better than ever" despite protests, according to interim chairman Brian Wilson.

Wilson praised the "fantastic response" of fans, even with the 'Delay 'til the Final Day' protest led by the Celtic Fans Collective (CFC).

The protest was in response to the club's perceived shortcomings on and off the field. Wilson said: "At the end of the day, it went as well, maybe better, than ever.

"So we are going to have a full stadium."

He acknowledged past mistakes made by the board and individuals last season, but stressed the importance of unity.

He said: "Time and time again, I have said, other colleagues have said, mistakes were made last season; that the board made mistakes, individuals made mistakes.

"All of that has been admitted. However, everyone has to look at themselves about their role in the earlier parts of last season.

"And the lesson is that division doesn't work. Division is bad for the team; it's bad for the club, and ultimately it's bad for success and what we all want to share in.

"So let's not have repetitions of that. Nobody's ever going to be united in praise of boards or managers, probably, or anyone else.

"But let these divisions take place outside of the stadium, and let's have the unity that undoubtedly helped the team over the line in the end last season."

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