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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Celtic chairman quits club after receiving ‘intolerable’ levels of abuse

Peter Lawwell has stepped down as Celtic chairman - (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell is to step down from the board at the end of the year after receiving "intolerable" levels of "abuse and threats".

Current non-executive director Brian Wilson is taking over as interim chairman until a permanent replacement is found.

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