Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred Dunhill
Tennis balls with pictures of the 76-year-old's face scored out were thrown on to the green of the 15th hole of the pro-am competition, with images showing Desmond having to be escorted off the course by security. The Celtic Fans Collective have since released a statement, along with footage and images of the incident. It read: "Dermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability.
- ▪Tennis balls with pictures of the 76-year-old's face scored out were thrown on to the green of the 15th hole of the pro-am competition, with images showing Desmond having to be escorted off the course by security.
- ▪The Celtic Fans Collective have since released a statement, along with footage and images of the incident.
- ▪It read: "Dermot Desmond has essentially been allowed to run Celtic Football Club whilst using his wealth to hide from supporters and accountability.
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Desmond targeted by Celtic fan protest at Alfred DunhillImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Dermot Desmond was escorted off the course by securityByCharlotte CohenBBC Sport ScotlandPublished1 hour agoCeltic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond was targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him. Tennis balls with pictures of the 76-year-old's face scored out were thrown on to the green of the 15th hole of the pro-am competition, with images showing Desmond having to be escorted off the course by security. The Celtic Fans Collective have since released a statement, along with footage and images of the incident.
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