Celtic Boys Club lawyers say seven-figure settlement agreed in sexual abuse cases
Thompsons Solicitors has represented around 30 survivors from sexual abuse allegations at Celtic Boys Club dating back to the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The firm announced on Tuesday 70 per cent of the cases had been settled for a seven-figure sum.
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Thompsons said 'justice has finally been achieved' and further settlements were expected in the coming weeks.
Celtic had indicated in September 2023 it was seeking to settle the claims.
The compensation case had attempted to determine whether or not Celtic FC were responsible as employers for the abuse that allegedly took place at the Boys Club.
Lawyers acting for the survivors had argued that Celtic Boys Club and Celtic FC were 'intimately connected'. Celtic had denied the claim and insisted that the two clubs were separate entities. No admissions of liability were made as part of the announced settlements, Thompsons Solicitors say.
Laura Connor from Thompsons Solicitors said on Tuesday: 'Our clients trusted us to fight for them on these difficult cases and ensure their voices were heard.
'This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout.
'At long last they have achieved success and can take this compensation as confirmation that Celtic Boys' Club was indeed inextricably linked to Celtic Football Club'.
In a statement to the BBC in September 2023, Celtic said the club 'has always taken allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys Club extremely seriously'.
Celtic have been contacted by The Athletic for comment.
In 2021, representatives of the survivors announced they were planning to mount a US-style 'class action' lawsuit against the club over the alleged abuse, in one of the first cases of its kind in Scotland.
The Boys Club, which no longer exists, was formed in the 1960s as a junior team for young footballers in Glasgow.
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