Celtic Football Club announced late on Wednesday that former Clydeport CEO Tom Allison has retired from the board of Celtic plc after 25 years.   

“Tom, a leading Scottish businessman, has been a lifelong Celtic supporter and gave nearly twenty-five years of service to Celtic,” said the company.

“Since joining the board, Tom has made an outstanding contribution to the development and success of our club.

“Tom joined the board of Celtic as a non-executive director in September 2001, under the chairmanship of Brian Quinn. 

“At that time, he was chief executive of Clydeport and later oversaw its integration with Peel Holdings, of which he became chairman. He has been widely recognised for his contribution to business and charity over many years. 

“Tom brought all his expertise and experience to bear on his role at Celtic and has been its senior independent director since 2005. 

“The board of Celtic thanks Tom for his contribution and we wish him well in his retirement.”