Celtic Football Club boasts a wide range of famous fans from various walks of life. Notable supporters include Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary musician, who regularly attends matches and proudly wears the green and white hoops. Actor Gerard Butler has also spoken publicly about his love for the club. In the music world, both Noel and Liam Gallagher have praised the match atmosphere at Celtic Park.
Celtic’s global appeal attracts a passionate and diverse celebrity following, which also included professional footballers and managers associated with other clubs. Here are some of the famous football names who are Celtic fans.
5. Darren Fletcher
The Manchester United stalwart has never hidden from the fact he grew up a Hoops supporter but once declared there was more chance of him joining Rangers over his boyhood heroes during his playing career. Photo: IAN MACNICOL
6. Trevor Sinclair
Ex-West Ham and QPR star Sinclair revealed in 2016 the main reason he supports Celtic is due to his mum hailing from Sligo and his step dad being a huge fan of the club. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Stan Collymore
Popular broadcaster and former Nottingham Forest striker Collymore is never afraid to air an opinion on events in Scottish football and previously stated to being a Rangers fan before changing allegiance to Celtic after receiving various forms of abuse. He commented: “Celtic fans worldwide. I was told as a kid you were my enemy. I learned you’re my closest friends.” | Getty Images for Soccerex
8. Kevin Großkreutz
Former Borussia Dortmund utility man and Hoops target Grosskretuz previously spoke about his fondness for the Bhoys in 2014, stating he has a great affinity for the club after paying a visit to a Celtic pub in Glasgow. He added: “The people started signing my name. I will never forget that. There is a connection between Celtic and Dortmund supporters.” | AFP via Getty Images