CELTIC FC is seeking to settle legal claims over historical sex abuse, a law firm acting for the claimants has said.
Solicitors acting for 22 former Celtic Boys Club players said Celtic has “indicated their intention to enter settlement negotiations” but has not admitted liability.The case relates to abuse at the youth club – which was not formally affiliated with Celtic FC – by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney.
“Celtic Plc have not formally admitted liability or made any other formal concessions but their desire to now enter negotiations to explore the possibility of a settlement of this action has been made clear. “We appreciate that there has been significant public interest in this action and hope that this comment clarifies the current situation.”
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