Reid appointed new Celtic chairman

Former British Home Secretary John Reid is to become chairman of Celtic, it was announced today.

Reid, 60, will succeed Brian Quinn, who will stand down from office at the club’s annual general meeting on November 19.

The politician, who is standing down as an MP at the next General Election, said: “Brian Quinn has been a superb chairman and is an extremely hard act to follow.

“I have been a supporter of Celtic for many years and am delighted to be invited to join the board and carry on the great work that has already been done.”