CELTIC FC has apologised to Boys Club victims today after finally agreeing to pay compensation to footie starlets who were abused by coaches.
The Glasgow club said it is “appalled by any form of historic abuse” and is “very sorry”.
We told earlier today how Thompsons Solicitors said “justice has finally been achieved” after battling for almost a decade on behalf of men preyed upon by beasts Jim Torbett and Frank Cairney.
It comes after decades of Celtic chiefs insisting the Glasgow giants were a separate entity to the feeder boys club set up by notorious paedo Torbett in 1966.
A full statement from the club read: “Celtic Football Club can confirm that a number of legal claims in the group proceedings against the Club have been resolved.
“We are hopeful that settlement can be reached with the remaining group members shortly.
“For some time, we have sought to work with the group members’ lawyers to reach a resolution.
“The Club acknowledges the strength of the survivors of abuse who have come forward, and hope that this resolution may help to bring them some closure.
“Celtic Football Club is appalled by any form of historic abuse and has great sympathy for those who suffered abuse and for their families.
“The Club is very sorry that these events took place at Celtic Boys’ Club.
“The Club takes this abuse extremely seriously because of the historic contacts between the two organisations.
“The abuse of young people is an abhorrent crime which has unfortunately affected many areas of society.
“The Club continues to work with Scottish football to make it a safe place for all young people.”
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