Reid confirmed as Celtic chairman

Former Home Secretary Dr John Reid was officially approved as Celtic’s new chairman at the club’s annual general meeting in Glasgow.

Dr Reid was announced as the board’s choice for the role in September and, despite some objections from supporters, he was confirmed as Brian Quinn’s successor today.

Reid said at the AGM: “I regard this as the greatest honour of my life.

“When you come to this club, you leave the background, religious division, and political division behind. This is not a forum for political debate.

“I am a member of the Celtic family and a lifelong supporter.”

Of those members voting by proxy, 97.85% backed Reid’s appointment, however a vocal minority at the meeting condemned the decision to give the job to the 60-year-old, who has also held the roles of Secretary of State for Scotland and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during his political career.