BREND THE BHOYCOTT

Hoops gaffer wants peace between fans and the board

- BY RYAN MCDONALD

THERE'S no such thing as a quiet international break in the world of Scottish football - or indeed Celtic.

Across the city, there's more upheaval after Russell Martin was sacked and crisis-hit Rangers launched yet another managerial hunt.

One minute Steven Gerrard was in the running. The next he was out and Kevin Muscat now looks poised to take over.

The comical nature of Gers' recruitment process has given Hoops fans plenty to laugh about in the absence of club football.

But there's still a storm brewing at Parkhead as tensions escalate between supporters and the boardroom.

A summit between the under-fire hierarchy and the Celtic Fan Collective failed to see peace break out - with CEO Michael Nicholson and finance chief Chris McKay accused of lacking "awareness, humility and accountability" after discussions collapsed.

That's seen fans launch a new anti-board campaign urging supporters to boycott the club's merchandise and matchday catering as they push for change at the top.