At Celtic the long overdue announcement of Martin O’Neill as permanent manager finally put to rest the fears that Dermot Desmond had actually lost the plot and was ready to appoint Zionist rent boy Robbie Keane as manager.
A collective sigh of relief among fans, podcasters, YouTubers and other Celtic affiliated media, the smiles returned to their faces. Of course with all things even tenuously linked to Israel not everyone was delighted with Keane being told to “trot off.” Billionaire Sylvan Adams Canadian-Israeli Zionist and President of the World Jewish Congress was appalled at the protests and demands for anyone but Keane, calling Celtic fans “bigots” and proclaiming they were “practising pure unadulterated bigotry dressed up as virtue.”
I note with interest he’s listed as a philanthropist pumping money into projects in Canada and of course Israel, the same Israel that celebrates the bombing of Palestinian refugee camps, the same Israel that celebrates rapists and child murderers, the same Israel who are guilty of numerous war crimes. This from a man who calls peaceful pro Palestinian protesters “terrorist supporters.”
So if his cage is rattled - Good. Celtic once again upsetting the right people.
Whilst O’Neill's appointment has been met with positivity in most quarters. While former players such as Chris Sutton and John Hartson have praised the club and Martin himself others have been less than impressed. Some claim it’s a sticking plaster covering the cracks which are becoming more evident by the day and in some ways I can sympathise with them.
A club the size of Celtic can surely attract a top manager. I’m not expecting Klopp or Guardiola but we really should be moving forward and looking for a young proven manager (is that an oxymoron? I don’t know) Sure, Martin will create stability and build a team ready to compete but where’s the long term vision?
Martin O’Neill is a Celtic legend. He’s part of the bricks and mortar, the history and the highs and lows of Celtic. His blood runs green,white and orange and his heart beats to the tune of the Celtic faithful. He was never going to say 'no' when asked “help us out Martin” but his appointment - whilst celebrated because well Martin O’Neill - does leave us asking where the boards long term vision lies or if they have any whatsoever.
We all accept that the appointment of Wilfred Nancy was a disaster and yes the club needs to get it right but look at the big clubs, massive clubs south of the border, Liverpool sack Slot, within days they have their new man in place, Chelsea too. Then there’s Man City. Again I’m not suggesting Celtic are perhaps as big a name as these but this is how football clubs should be run, not reliant on former managers deputising until a permanent manager can be secured.
Celtic need a forward thinking plan or soon our rivals will be racing ahead while we remain firmly rooted in the here and now.
Finally, before anyone says “O’Neill is permanent manager”, I’m aware, for a year. If you think that’s good enough then I’m delighted for you, but in my book it’s a quick fix by a vision less collective of custodians.
Til next time ….
🐼 Gary Robertson is the TPQ Scottish football correspondent.
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