Celtic have officially opened applications for their new Celtic Connect supporter forum after making a number of changes to the original plans following consultation with fans.

The club announced on Monday evening that supporters can now apply for a place on the new engagement group, with applications closing on Monday, November 23.

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The final structure has been altered after feedback from supporters during the consultation period.

Celtic have increased the number of supporter representatives from nine to 11, while the original plan to select season-ticket holders from particular stands has also been dropped.

There will now be a place for a supporter who regularly attends matches without holding a season ticket.

Meetings have also been increased to four per season, with a staggered membership system introduced to ensure new representatives are brought into the group each year without replacing the entire forum at once.

The supporter group will include four general season-ticket holders alongside representatives for Celtic FC Women supporters, shareholders, international fans, Irish season-ticket holders, accessible season-ticket holders and equality and diversity.

Senior Celtic officials will also be directly involved.

The club’s Terms of Reference state that Celtic Connect meetings will include a board member, the Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Supporter Engagement.

Subjects available for discussion include Celtic’s wider objectives, stadium development, the matchday experience, supporter engagement and matters relating to the club’s heritage.

Minutes from meetings are also set to be published through Celtic’s dedicated Connect section.

The club said it had reviewed supporter-engagement models used elsewhere in Britain before forming its own structure and made the latest alterations after receiving feedback on the initial proposal.

Supporters interested in joining the first Celtic Connect group now have two weeks to submit their applications.