Celtic fans fume with Lisbon Lions announcement: ‘Shame behaviour’
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(Credit: Imago, Getty Images) Wed 6 May 2026 10:40, UK Celtic fans have continued to clash with the board as the end of the 2025-26 campaign edges closer.Supporters are furious with the lack of funds made available to upgrade the squad after a serious decline in quality this season.The Hoops could end the campaign without a trophy, and are in danger of not qualifying for the Champions League.Now, supporters are furious after the club released the home kit for the 2026-27 season, which celebrates the 60-year anniversary of the Lisbon Lions.Fans are insisting that the Celtic board are using the Lisbon Lions to their own benefit as the club looks to bring in further funds. 💰 Celtic Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, stadium news, PLC accounts and boardroom developments. VISIT THE CELTIC FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Supporters refuse to buy Celtic’s new home shirtWhile the Lisbon Lions may be the greatest moment in Celtic’s history, this looks to have done little to tempt supporters to spend their cash.The Old Firm side became the first British club to win the Champions League, formerly the European cup in 1967 as they beat Inter Milan 2-1 in the final in Lisbon, with the team now being known as the Lisbon Lions.PositionTeamPointsGoal difference1stHearts76322ndCeltic73273rdRangers6933Celtic may struggle to win the Scottish Premiership title this seasonMany fans have insisted that they will not spend a penny on the Hoops until significant investment is made into the playing squad.As a result, supporters feel that this latest move to celebrate the Lisbon Lions in their new home kit is simply a stunt to get fans to bring money into the club again.This has rubbed many people up the wrong way, with some taking to X to blast this “shameful” stunt.“let’s financially milk the memory of men who won our crowning achievement, some of which died who in poverty.
All while laughing in the faces of people who think we should be aiming to do it again”— JinkyCostanza (@JinkyCostanza) May 6, 2026 Using the Lions again for your own gain. And still no investment in the team.
We need new memories, not old ones.— Bagpuss (@Bagpuss09675) May 6, 2026 60 years of using the Lions to make money, but refusing to re-invest to make that dream happen again. #NotAnotherPenny— Brian Doherty (@B_Doherty_HWFG) May 6, 2026 Celebrate a European cup win but at the same time tell us we cant compete in Europe.While we watch teams of a lesser stature compete in Europe.Its a lovely kit but I’ll keep my money thanks— Keith McLachlan (@GriphouseKeith) May 6, 2026 Great chance to let the parasites in charge know how unhappy we are with their disastrous stewardship.. not a penny more— stewart m (@stewartnextday) May 6, 2026 NOT ANOTHER PENNY— john (@yoboy898989) May 6, 2026 Brilliant idea. Release an iconic kit, everyone buys it, and the money is reinvested in the squad… oh wait…— Paul Kennedy (@Peekay13) May 6, 2026 Can Celtic’s board get fans back on their side?Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that Celtic should look to appoint Robbie Keane to help get fans back on their side.The Hoops are currently on the hunt for their next manager, with Martin O’Neill set to depart at the end of the campaign.Keane was formerly a player at Celtic and is currently the manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros.The former Republic of Ireland international has been one of the frontrunners to come in for the 2026-27 campaign since Wilfried Nancy was sacked in January.However, it remains to be seen if the appointment of Keane would be enough to repair the damage between the fanbase and the board, or if it would only prove to worsen relations.