Celtic's leadership crisis has reached a boiling point after the club confirmed the departure of Wilfried Nancy as manager - their eighth in eight years. The Frenchman's 33-game tenure was marked by catastrophic mistakes, including leaving key signings on the market and hiring an unqualified head of football operations.
It's a classic case of a well-resourced club that has lost its way. Celtic's dominance in Scotland for over a decade has masked a lack of strategy and direction. The fact that they've had eight managers in just one season is an embarrassment, with current interim boss Martin O'Neill - 73 years young and still hungry to succeed - being the latest instalment.
The problem runs deeper than individual errors, however. Paul Tisdale, the departing head of football operations, has been sacrificed on the altar of incompetence. The real issue is how Celtic ended up with such underwhelming personnel in key roles, including those who should be making big signings like a new centre-forward and centre-back.
The club's season has been defined by statements rather than victories. From Brendan Rodgers' departure to a rambling excuse for their summer transfer woes, Celtic's leadership has been marked by pettiness and classlessness. The attack on former manager by Dermot Desmond, the club's main shareholder, was particularly egregious - an unacceptable display of bullying.
The annual general meeting was also marred by Ross Desmond's defence of the board and criticism of fans, which only added to the sense of unease among supporters. The interim replacement for Peter Lawwell, who resigned due to "abuse and threats", seems to have been little more than a token gesture.
Celtic Park itself is in desperate need of an upgrade - not just its facilities, but also its approach to player signings. The club's bank balance is £77m, but it seems they'd rather spend that on fancy marketing stunts than investing in the team.
There are glimmers of hope, however. Celtic proved themselves capable of mixing it with the best during last season's Champions League campaign and could potentially salvage their Europa League run or even win a domestic double.
But even if they achieve these successes, it won't excuse the pickle they're in. A reboot is desperately needed - and that starts with an acknowledgment of failure around Nancy's tenure. Anything less would be a cop-out.
It's a classic case of a well-resourced club that has lost its way. Celtic's dominance in Scotland for over a decade has masked a lack of strategy and direction. The fact that they've had eight managers in just one season is an embarrassment, with current interim boss Martin O'Neill - 73 years young and still hungry to succeed - being the latest instalment.
The problem runs deeper than individual errors, however. Paul Tisdale, the departing head of football operations, has been sacrificed on the altar of incompetence. The real issue is how Celtic ended up with such underwhelming personnel in key roles, including those who should be making big signings like a new centre-forward and centre-back.
The club's season has been defined by statements rather than victories. From Brendan Rodgers' departure to a rambling excuse for their summer transfer woes, Celtic's leadership has been marked by pettiness and classlessness. The attack on former manager by Dermot Desmond, the club's main shareholder, was particularly egregious - an unacceptable display of bullying.
The annual general meeting was also marred by Ross Desmond's defence of the board and criticism of fans, which only added to the sense of unease among supporters. The interim replacement for Peter Lawwell, who resigned due to "abuse and threats", seems to have been little more than a token gesture.
Celtic Park itself is in desperate need of an upgrade - not just its facilities, but also its approach to player signings. The club's bank balance is £77m, but it seems they'd rather spend that on fancy marketing stunts than investing in the team.
There are glimmers of hope, however. Celtic proved themselves capable of mixing it with the best during last season's Champions League campaign and could potentially salvage their Europa League run or even win a domestic double.
But even if they achieve these successes, it won't excuse the pickle they're in. A reboot is desperately needed - and that starts with an acknowledgment of failure around Nancy's tenure. Anything less would be a cop-out.
u guys are gonna think i'm crazy but lol at celtic's leadership crisis. eight managers in 8 yrs? 
that's just insane! it's not like they're swimming in money with £77m and still can't get it right. what's the plan? do they even have one? 
they need a reboot for real, not just some token gesture to pacify fans. i mean, come on, the attack on brendan rodgers was low 
and now they're making excuses again? pettiness much? 
. I mean, 8 managers in one season? What's going on behind the scenes? They're raking in £77m but it seems like most of that is spent on fancy PR stunts and marketing gimmicks 
. The fact that they've been so inconsistent for years is not just down to individual errors, it's a systemic problem. They need to sort out their recruitment and get some real strategy in place. Can't wait to see what happens at the next AGM 
. Eight managers in one year? That's just crazy talk 
. And it all comes down to poor leadership 
. They're so focused on their dominance in Scotland that they've forgotten how to build a solid team strategy. It's like they're making it up as they go along 
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. They deserve better than a lackluster product on the pitch and petty squabbles from the board. Celtic needs to take a long hard look at themselves and figure out what went wrong 
. Maybe it's time for a reboot and some fresh blood 
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. They did hold their own against the big boys in the Champions League last year. Fingers crossed they can turn things around and make a real push for that Europa League title 
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. its time for a reboot, no more excuses for wilfried nancy 
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...celtic's leadership crisis is like a never ending nightmare, first they got rid of nancy, now it's martin o'Neill's turn to try and salvage the ship, but let's be real, that's just rearranging the same old deck chairs...the problem runs deeper than individual errors, its about the club's overall strategy (or lack thereof) 
! They've been so dominant for years, but it seems like they've lost their way completely. Eight managers in eight years? That's just not good enough, imo. And the fact that they're still struggling with basic things like player signings and leadership is crazy 
. It's all about having a solid strategy and direction, you know? They can't just keep throwing money at problems without actually solving them.
. That was some major bullying right there. The annual general meeting was super awkward too - I'm surprised more fans weren't speaking out against the board. It's clear that Celtic needs a complete overhaul, from top to bottom 
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and now the fans are getting roasted too 
celtic park needs an upgrade too, let's get those fancy marketing stunts on the sidelines and focus on winning games 
️. And what's up with Dermot Desmond? He's basically bullyin' ex-managers and critics, like that's gonna make 'em shut up 
It needs an upgrade, stat! Maybe they could invest some cash into actual football stuff instead of just makin' pretty ads 
. Anyways, I think there's still hope for them - they did do alright in the Champions League last season 
And £77m bank balance but still can't get it right? It's like they're throwing money at the problem and hoping for magic 
. The fact that fans are being bullied by the board is a total joke 
. Wilfried Nancy might've been a disaster, but at least he didn't have to deal with the board drama 
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cant wait for the next AGM to see if they actually do something about it! 
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. If they can get their house in order and make a concerted effort to improve their team and facilities, they might just be able to turn things around 
. But until then, it's hard not to wonder what could have been if the club had taken a more proactive approach to addressing its issues 
. They need to sort out their football operations head-to-head 
. The fact that they're spending £77m on marketing and not investing in the team is just 
. A reboot is exactly what they need 
. Fingers crossed they can turn things around and get back to their dominance 