Celtic fans call off protests as board agree to meeting

Further silent protests from a section of Celtic supporters have been cancelled after the Scottish champions' board agreed to a meeting to "discuss ongoing concerns about the running of the club".

The Celtic Collective, an umbrella group for fans' organisations, began with a 12-minute silence in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Hibs and had called for similar action in Thursday's game with Braga and Sunday's meeting with Motherwell.

Those have now been shelved, with chief executive Michael Nicholson and chief financial officer Chris McKay among those to meet representatives of the group on 6 October.

"We welcome the club's decision to meet and engage directly on the issues raised," read a statement from the collective. "However, we remain under no illusions about the scale of change still required at board level.

"As a result of this development, the planned continuation of the 'three-match silence' has been postponed, in good faith, in the hope and expectation that supporters will now receive full and honest communication from the club.

"We thank every supporter who has stood behind this campaign and helped bring the Celtic board to the table.

"Without this unity, it would not have been possible. It highlights the strength and influence of a united Celtic support.

"The Celtic Fans Collective will continue its campaign irrespective of the outcome of this meeting, with the clear aim of securing meaningful, positive change for the betterment of Celtic Football Club and its supporters."