"They have dismayed and alarmed my family. At this stage in my life, I don't need this. I cannot accept this, and so I leave the club I have loved all my life. The motivations and aims of these detractors can be investigated by others. I prefer to look back on my career at Celtic with deep gratitude and satisfaction."
"I believe I have shown my ability to overcome challenges on many fronts, but abuse and threats from some sources have increased and are now intolerable,"
Peter Lawwell will leave the Celtic board at the end of December, citing increasing abuse and threats that have dismayed his family. Lawwell joined Celtic in 2003 as chief executive, served 18 years in that role, and returned two years ago as non-executive chairman. Celtic have faced fan protests this season after a disappointing transfer window, failed Champions League qualification, and trail Hearts in the Premiership. Brendan Rodgers resigned in October, Martin O'Neill served temporarily, and Wilfried Nancy was appointed recently but has lost his first three matches. Lawwell oversaw 38 trophies and received tribute from principal shareholder Dermot Desmond.
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