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MSP ‘sorely tempted’ to buy Audience with Peter Lawwell ticket to grill Celtic chief over Boys Club abuse scandal
A TORY MSP has said he is "sorely tempted" to buy an Audience with Peter Lawwell ticket to grill him over the Boys Club abuse scandal.
Adam Tomkins, 50, is considering booking up for the Hoops inaugural festival to pin down the Celtic chief who has "repeatedly declined to meet him".
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Adam Tomkins MSP - pictured with SFA chief Ian Maxwell - is trying to get a meeting with Peter Lawwell
The Glasgow MSP's comment came after the Parkhead side promoted their Celtic FC Festival on Twitter.
A post on the club's official page said: "Book your space for An Audience with Peter Lawwell at CFC Festival."
The Tory politician quickly replied: "Shall I? Sorely tempted, as he's repeatedly declined to meet me..."
It is the latest development in Mr Tomkins' bid to discuss the link between the Parkhead side and Celtic Boys Club with Mr Lawwell.
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Tomkins claims Hoops chief Lawwell has 'repeatedly' refused to meet to discuss claims of links between the Parkhead side and Celtic Boys ClubCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
The dad of four says a number of concerns have been raised by constituents after four senior figures in the youth outfit were nailed for historic child abuse.
But the Hoops chief has reportedly declined his meeting requests.
Now, Mr Lawwell will be chatting to Celtic TV’s Gerry McCulloch on stage from 12noon to 1pm on Saturday, July 27.
He will also be speaking to fans about plans for the club during the
three-day summer bash that promises to be “an unprecedented celebration” of the Hoops.
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And the Tory MSP could be in the front row if he follows through on his Twitter hint.
The Celtic FC Festival will be held at Glasgow’s SEC from July 26-28.
Neil Lennon, Frank McAvennie and John Hartson are billed on the festival lineup
The weekend-long event has also promised appearances from first-team players, Hoops legends and even Bobby Petta on the decks.
Celtic have been approached for comment.
We told earlier how Parkhead bosses have
expressed "regret and sorrow" for the victims but have repeatedly distanced themselves from the boys club, insisting they are an
"entirely separate organisation."
However, Mr Tomkins has called for a full public inquiry into the scandal.