Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
Summary
Dermot Desmond, the largest shareholder of Celtic Football Club, was confronted by protesting fans during a golf tournament at St Andrews when tennis balls with his face were thrown on the course. Security had to escort Desmond away as fans expressed frustration with his management of the club.Key Facts
- Dermot Desmond is Celtic Football Club’s largest individual shareholder.
- Fans protested him at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament by throwing tennis balls with his face.
- The protest took place on the 15th hole of the pro-am competition at St Andrews.
- Desmond has faced criticism for Celtic’s poor performance in European games and transfer decisions.
- In late 2025, Desmond blamed former manager Brendan Rodgers for problems at the club.
- A Celtic annual general meeting was disrupted by fan unrest last November.
- Desmond’s son defended him and key club executives against harsh criticism.
- Desmond criticized some fans and the banning of the Green Brigade ultras group.
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