EXCLUSIVE: Celtic confirm 2 year investigation into historic child sex abuse allegations
We've seen the robust letters sent from Chief Executive Peter Lawell to James Dornan and Adam Tomkins saying the club wishes to dispell the misconception that the club is doing nothing and abdicating responsibility.
Last updated 1st Jun 2019
We understand Celtic will release a statement shortly confirming the club's been carrying out an investigation into historical sex abuse allegations for the past 2 years.
It's been headed by senior officials, third parties and an Edinburgh legal firm and follows political pressure in the form of letters published on Twitter from the SNP's James Dornan and Tory MSP Adam Tomkins.
They've criticised the club's reponse to victims of Celtic Boys Club coach James McCafferty.
We've seen the robust replies sent from Chief Executive Peter Lawell to James Dornan and Adam Tomkins saying the club wishes to dispell the misconception that the club is doing nothing and abdicating responsibility.
The club also says its constrained by ongoing legal processes - which it admits is frustrating for everyone involved.
The letters go on to say that it would be inappropriate to try to resolve issues through social media