Celtic have released a statement over the use of EBTs at Rangers, maintaining a long-held opinion that the use of EBTs gave the Ibrox club an advantage on the pitch.

Former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea last week called on Rangers to be stripped of the five titles and four Scottish Cups won during the years between 2001 and 2010.

Parkhead chiefs in their statement insisted that the law courts and Scottish football's governing bodies "uphold sporting integrity".

They have also claimed that their view has not changed since Lord Nimmo Smith ruled in 2013 that Rangers had not gained an advantage through the use of the EBT scheme.

The Court of Session last week ruled that the EBT payments were taxable earnings.

Celtic's statement read: "In response to considerable interest from supporters, shareholders and media representatives in recent days, Celtic today made the following statement:

“We are aware of last week’s Court of Session ruling, which we note is subject to potential appeal.

“Celtic’s position on this issue is consistent – that this remains a matter for the courts of law and also the Scottish football authorities whose rules are intended to uphold sporting integrity.

“In 2013, we expressed surprise – shared by many observers and supporters of the game - over the findings of the SPL Commission that no competitive or sporting advantage had resulted. That remains our view."