celtic clarify japanese tour story

Newsroom Staff
CELTIC today have responded to press speculation that the club are pursuing a Japanese tour at the scheduled end of the SPL term to ‘kill off’ any plans for an extension to the season.

A club spokesperson said: "Following media speculation today, Celtic would like to confirm that it has not finalised any plans for an end-of-season tour.

“Celtic have been considering a possible invitation to tour Japan and this will be looked at in further detail over the next few weeks, but no final decision has yet been taken.

“Clearly, with Celtic now enjoying great support in Japan, this is something which the club needs to consider, as it did previously when we made a similar visit.   

“The club can state very clearly that any discussions with regards to an end-of-season tour have been continuing for some time and have absolutely nothing to do with any recent debate around extending the SPL season.”