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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 16: (L-R) Peter Lawwell, Dermot Desmond and Michael Nicholson during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on March 16, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Ima

Desmond issues scathing statement on Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers' resignation as Celtic manager has prompted Dermot Desmond to issue a statement, which is scathing in parts, and addresses the latter stages of the Antrim native's reign.

Soccer • 29 Oct 25

Desmond airs boardroom concerns to Hoops members

Tensions have been laid bare at Shamrock Rovers after minority owner Dermot Desmond wrote to the Hoops' members club and told them to "carefully consider" who represents them on the board.

Soccer • 17 Apr 25

Conor McGregor: "I feel I could do big things for a club."

McGregor claims he had talks over buying Celtic shares

Conor McGregor claims he had talks over acquiring Celtic shares from Dermot Desmond.

Soccer • 10 May 21

Dermot Desmond (R) pictured with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in 2019

Desmond: I'm as passionate for Celtic as any other fan

Dermot Desmond has hit out at "contemptible" suggestions that he is not a true Celtic fan as he insisted his shares were not for sale.

Soccer • 23 Mar 21

Neil Lennon saw his Celtic side exit the Champions League after losing to Ferencvaros last month

Lennon open to psychologist for Bhoys

Neil Lennon has confirmed Celtic will elicit help from a psychologist if it gives the players "another edge".

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Dermot Desmond looks set to invest €2m for a stake in the Dublin club

Desmond gets green light to take 25% stake in Rovers

Dermot Desmond is primed to secure a 25% share of Shamrock Rovers following a vote by the club's members.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

Desmond on course at the 2019 Irish Open Pro Am

Dermot Desmond set to take 25% stake in Shamrock Rovers

Desmond is one of the richest people in Ireland and is the largest individual shareholder in Scottish champions Celtic.

Soccer • 05 Oct 19

Rodgers a 'great' choice for Celtic, says Desmond

Celtic could have a manager in place in the next few days, says their main shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Soccer • 18 May 16

Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura (centre) celebrates scoring the winning goal against Manchester United in a Champions League tie in 2006

Desmond predicts British league in ten years

Changes in broadcasting technology will lead to a British league, according to Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Soccer • 30 Sep 15

Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has praised the club's manager Neil Lennon

Desmond banking on Moscow lift

Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond believes their first away win in the Champions League group stages can propel them to a higher level.

Soccer • 05 Oct 12

Dermot Desmond