RAGING Frank Cairney showed no remorse after Celtic chiefs finally agreed to pay out millions to the footie starlets he abused at Celtic Boys Club.
The paedo coach, 89, was furious when asked to comment on the compo deal for victims who have waited decades for justice.
Frank Cairney pictured near his home in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, in 2023[/caption]
Cairney was for many years manager of the Hoops youth club established by fellow sex fiend Jim Torbett, 77, who used his power to prey on youngsters dreaming of Parkhead glory.
When asked by our reporter to comment on the compensation deal, Cairney fumed: “How dare you come to my door? How dare you?”
Savvy Cairney stood well back to hide his face from our snapper as he added: “Away you go.”
He slammed the door in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, before opening it again and yelling: “I’m reporting you to the police as well.”
Disgraced ex-youth coach Cairney was jailed for three years in 2019 for sex attacks on young players between 1965 and 1986.
We later told how he was spotted attending church weeks after dodging another abuse trial in 2023.
In January that year a court determined that Cairney had preyed on three teenage boys from 1978 to 1989 while managing the Hoops’ feeder outfit.
After lawyers told of his failing health, an “examination of facts” took place in his absence.
Sheriff Tom Hughes told Glasgow Sheriff Court the fiend had “systematically pursued” and indecently assaulted the trio of youth players.
Cairney’s health woes didn’t prevent him from sending our man packing hours after lawyers for Thompsons Solicitors revealed the breakthrough agreement with Celtic.
We were first to reveal victims of Cairney and Torbett had finally been handed millions of pounds in compensation by Celtic for the abuse horrors they suffered.
The depraved duo were among nine predators who targeted youngsters playing for Celtic Boys Club in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Solicitors acting for the victims claimed Tuesday’s landmark settlement proves the two teams were “inextricably linked”.
Hoops chiefs said they were “very sorry that these events took place at Celtic Boys Club”.
But Laura Connor, of Thompsons Solicitors, said: “It will never make up for what has happened.”
A statement issued by the legal firm revealed Celtic Plc had agreed to the payouts.
Laura Connor, of Thompsons Solicitors, welcomed the landmark agreement.[/caption]
It said “justice has finally been achieved” for around 70 per cent of cases settled for a combined seven figure sum, with further settlements expected in the coming weeks.
Ms Connor added: “This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender [Celtic] 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.”
Celtic have long held the position that the Hoops youth set-up – founded by Torbett in 1966 – was not linked to the pro outfit.
Instead, the club batted away claims by insisting it was a “separate entity”.
Victims insisted the two operations were one and the same – a position backed up by this week’s revelations about a settlement deal.
