Directorate Change

Celtic PLC
10 December 2004


                     NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT CELTIC
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Celtic plc announces that Brian McBride, 49, Managing Director of T-Mobile UK
Limited , has today accepted an invitation to join the Board of Celtic plc as a
non-executive director. Mr McBride will take up the appointment on or around 5th
January 2005.

Celtic's Chairman Brian Quinn said,

'We are extremely pleased that an individual of Brian's calibre is joining
Celtic. His wealth of industry experience and business knowledge will be a major
asset to the Company and further strengthens the expertise available to us at
Board level. All the directors join with me in welcoming Brian to Celtic Park.'

Mr McBride said,

'I am delighted to join the board and become part of a major football club with
a great heritage. I look forward to working with the rest of the board to build
on their current success and be part of the future growth and achievements of
Celtic Football Club.'

A further announcement containing the information required by Rule 16.4 of the
Listing Rules will be made when the appointment takes effect.

Ends

Enquiries to Alex Barr, the BIG Partnership, 0141 333 9585



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