Celtic board stance they can't ditch during Green Brigade ban after rare Michael Nicholson addressTalks between the club and the ultras have been kiboshed after information leaked onlineView 2 Images Celtic Chairman Brian Wilson, Chief Executive Michael Nicholson and Chief Financial Officer Christopher McKay (Image: SNS Group)Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan warned the Celtic board they should not "justify" to fans why they won't axe chief executive Michael Nicholson. ‌Despite talks with the club, the Green Brigade's ban is set to stand for now after info from a meeting with the Parkhead higher-ups leaked online. Jordan - who regularly appeared with O'Neill on talkSPORT before his return to Celtic Park - offered the club advice. View 2 Images The Green Brigade section of Celtic Park will remain empty‌"This is not a debate.' ‌The comments follow a rare public address from Nicholson, who congratulated boss O'Neill on reaching 1000 games as a boss.

Source: Express February 19, 2026 18:31 UTC