Statement Regarding Football Management

Celtic PLC
10 February 2000



STATEMENT REGARDING FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT

Kenny  Dalglish, Director of Football Operations comments, 'It is with  regret
that  I  announce  that  John Barnes and Eric Black's  contracts  with  Celtic
Football  Club  have  been terminated with immediate effect.  Furthermore  and
following  discussion between Celtic and Terry McDermott it is regretted  that
Terry will be leaving Celtic by mutual agreement.

As an interim measure, I will be taking charge of the first team selection and
coaching duties.

I  will  also  be working with Allan MacDonald and the Board as  a  matter  of
priority to appoint a new Head Coach of the highest quality.

I  believe  there  are  many people who have to look  in  the  mirror  when  a
situation such as this arises.  I acknowledge my role and undoubtedly  I  will
be   asking  the  players  to  look  at  their  contribution  to  the  current
circumstances and to find it within themselves to give the type of performance
and commitment which the Celtic support deserves.

I  would like to thank John, Eric and Terry for their time at Celtic; this  is
one of the hardest situations I have had to deal with in football, however,  I
believe at this time this is in the best interests of Celtic Football Club and
that must be our number one concern.'

Allan  MacDonald, Celtic's Chief Executive comments, 'The first  team  is  the
mainstay  of Celtic and the successful management by the Head Coach  of  first
team performance, selection, tactics and player acquisition clearly makes this
a  key  role  in achieving the ambitions of Celtic.  The club recognises  that
constant  changes  in  the  Head Coach role are not  conducive  to  long  term
stability, however continuity of personnel must clearly be sought and achieved
within a context of football progress.  It is with some personal regret on  my
part  that  this situation has arisen, however this decision is  in  the  best
interests of Celtic and that should be and must be the only consideration  for
people making decisions at Celtic Park.

The  club's approach to squad development and further player acquisition  must
rest  firmly  on  Celtic's  strong footballing traditions  and  culture.   The
company will be supporting Kenny Dalglish in the pursuit of a Head Coach  with
the  attitude,  ability and experience to build and shape a  successful  first
team squad based on this tradition.'


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