Victims of historical abuse at Celtic Boys Club are planning to launch a “class action” against Celtic in one of the first cases of its kind in Scotland after a change in the law made this possible.
About 25 people are involved in the bid for compensation with more being encouraged to come forward to seek redress for the abuse they faced.
Celtic said it was “continuing to deal with these sensitive matters” in conjunction with its advisers.
The club has always maintained it was separate from the Boys Club, which no longer exists.
A number of individuals have already been charged and sentenced for despicable historic abuse at the Boys Club which many argue was inextricably linked to the club itself.
This latest action aims to prove Celtic Football Club was responsible for the actions of those within the Boys Club.
A spokesman for the club said: “The club again expresses its sincere sympathy, regret and sorrow to those affected and reiterates that it will stand by its responsibilities, respecting the due process of the law.”
Thompsons Solicitors, who are acting for the victims, are appealing for others to come forward.
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