Celtic’s non-executive director Tom Allison has stepped down from the Board of Celtic plc. It was announced on Wednesday on the club’s official website.
He spent almost 25 years on the board which some Celtic fans thought was far too long. In business non executive directors would normally serve between 6 to 9 years.
He joined the Celtic board in 2001. He said “It has been my great pleasure to serve on the Board of Celtic for nearly twenty-five years. The transformation of our Club over that period has been enormous and it has been my privilege to be part of that journey. I wish our Club and our supporters every success in the future.”
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Tom is the second board member to step down this season after Peter Lawell stood down as club Chairman earlier in the season.
When he arrived at the club Martin O’Neill was Celtic manager and Celtic were competing in Europe and signing players like John Hartson and Chris Sutton proven goal scorers in the English Premier League.
During almost 25 years he has seen Celtic dominate Scottish Football and Rangers go bust. The opening of Lennoxtown and redevelopment of Barrowfield. He leaves the club during a season of turmoil both on and off the pitch.
Was the FOOTBALL club in a better place in 2001 when he was appointed to the position than it is now? I think so and I am sure many will agree with me including Martin O’Neill.
Enjoy your retirement Tom.
Andrew Milne is Editor of More than 90 Minutes & Host of the Celtic Soul Podcast
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