Roger Mitchell, the former SPFL chief executive, has hit out at the Celtic board following the club’s latest Champions League disaster.
Mitchell posted on social media after Celtic’s penalty loss to Kairat Almaty, accusing the board of major failings. His comments echoed the frustration of many supporters who feel let down by poor signings, lack of planning, and another early exit from Europe.
His response comes as pressure continues to build on the club’s leadership, with big names like Dermot Desmond and Michael Nicholson facing growing criticism. Mitchell, who once played a big role in Scottish football, made his feelings clear with a strong and direct message.
Fan anger has only grown after another summer without proper backing for the Irishman. With Brendan Rodgers now trying to steady things, strong voices like Mitchell’s are becoming harder for the board to ignore.
How can a board, a club, a football operation survive incompetence like this? Can’t beat anyone in a knock out game. Even diddy teams.
The number of charlatans, yes men, and hangers-on that Celtic board is astonishing. Same in the Csuite. #NotInMyName https://t.co/yQwNm6XKQI
— Roger Mitchell (@RPMComo) August 26, 2025
Mitchell’s comments reflect frustration that’s been growing among fans for a while. Some might think his words were strong, but they highlight real worries about a lack of responsibility at the top of the club.
Calling people on the board “charlatans” and “yes men” is harsh, but it speaks to what many supporters believe. The people running Celtic are either not up to the job or too settled in their positions. The gap between what the club says it wants and what it actually does keeps getting harder to ignore.
Celtic’s ongoing failure to prepare properly for European qualifiers shows this isn’t just a one-off problem. Mitchell’s outburst points to a deeper issue of the club allowing the same mistakes to happen again and again.
Even if the club chooses to stay quiet, the pressure is clearly building. Celtic can’t keep ignoring strong criticism while the same failings continue and another shot at European football slips away.
