Celtic used its official platform to condemn the Fan Collective, but the speed and tone of the response told a far more personal story. Dermot Desmond got humiliated and his ego took a battering.
I agree with all points in this post, especially about one director having too much influence and no direct way to engage with him.
Just to add, I feel the aspects that are damaging Celtic's reputation are our failed attempts to make the champions league, becoming known to be difficult to deal with by other clubs and agents for our prolonged transfer negotiations and our failure to replace key roles - CEO, director of football, even fitness coach.
Great piece brother. My good lady has expressed some of the sentiments herein for her piece later on today. Fantastic assessment of the situation. The question we need to consider now, as you've said, is what comes next? We're all going to have to grapple with that one.
I have an idea, highly unlikely to happen, but it is something that could work with a club the stature of Celtic Football Club. Have had it sitting in drafts for a bit - still need to tidy it up and add a few more bits in. But if it was ever possible, it'd be immense imo.
I agree with all points in this post, especially about one director having too much influence and no direct way to engage with him.
Just to add, I feel the aspects that are damaging Celtic's reputation are our failed attempts to make the champions league, becoming known to be difficult to deal with by other clubs and agents for our prolonged transfer negotiations and our failure to replace key roles - CEO, director of football, even fitness coach.
Great piece brother. My good lady has expressed some of the sentiments herein for her piece later on today. Fantastic assessment of the situation. The question we need to consider now, as you've said, is what comes next? We're all going to have to grapple with that one.
I have an idea, highly unlikely to happen, but it is something that could work with a club the stature of Celtic Football Club. Have had it sitting in drafts for a bit - still need to tidy it up and add a few more bits in. But if it was ever possible, it'd be immense imo.
Well I will be very glad to hear it mate. Next time you are in Glasgow give me a holler. We are well overdue a few beers.
Pretty much settled over here now and rarely get back nowadays, but next time will give you a shout.