Celtic are in for a major reboot this summer, something that was coming win or lose this season. There are so many players coming into the last year of their contract and will likely move on. Unless a miracle happens between now and the end of the season, it’s likely the manager will be replaced as well.
Speculation will continue as the season goes on but according to journalist Derek McGregor, he’s expecting a reaction from Celtic’s majority shareholder, Dermot Desmond.
Speaking about when Celtic were humiliated in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup back when Ronny Deila was in charge, it sparked a major statement from Desmond in the form of Brendan Rodgers.
If Celtic finish the season behind the Ibrox club which looks inevitable at this point, McGregor isn’t ruling out another seismic move by the Irishman.
“I think throughout Dermot Desmond’s tenure, he’s not really one that makes statements, they’re very, very rare – but what he tends to do is make dramatic moves. It’s by actions that he makes his statements. There’s been no bigger one than when he brought Brendan Rodgers in. In terms of a wow factor, that was huge.” McGregor told the Celtic Huddle Podcast.
“The theory was that at the time, he felt he had to act big in the aftermath of an embarrassing cup semi-final defeat to a then-Championship Rangers and he certainly acted with conviction. Will he do the same again this time? I think it could well be the case.
“Clearly, season ticket sales are massive for Celtic. I think certainly we’re looking at a tumultuous summer for Celtic. I think there could be huge change from top to bottom. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if Dermot decided to opt for a kind of so-called Hollywood name as such.”
The season has been a mess for Celtic, it started off with the club looking to make history but it’s not panned out that way at all.
If Desmond does get down to business, could we see him tempt someone to the club with a reputation?
The other more realistic scenario is a low budget manager who will work within a budget.
