Celtic being sued over abuse allegation as legal action launched over historic claims
Celtic Football Club in connection with claims of historic child abuse.The groundbreaking move was described as “highly significant” by lawyers representing the alleged victim who claims they were a victim of an abuser at Celtic Boys Club.The personal injuries action paperwork was lodged at the Court of Session, in Edinburgh, and names "Celtic PLC" as the defender of the civil action.Thompsons Solicitors Scotland, which is representing 25 alleged victims of the Celtic Boys Club child abuse scandal - described it as the “largest and most insidious” in British football.Patrick McGuire, partner with the Glasgow based firm, said: “This is a highly significant day for survivors of historic abuse in Scottish sport."One of the world’s largest and