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ALEX’S ANGLE: ALL HANDS ON DECK

CELTIC are currently performing a more then reasonable impression of a rudderless ship without a steady hand on the tiller. With every wayward roll of an angry ocean wave, the seemingly abandoned vessel, football’s answer to the Marie Celeste, is…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:08 AM
ALEX’S ANGLE: ALL HANDS ON DECK
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Gordon argues Celtic faces mounting turmoil and must unite to reverse a severe run of poor form.
  • Pundit Chris Sutton labeled the club a cesspit and claimed Cameron Carter-Vickers undermined manager Martin O'Neill.
  • Celtic suffered a 4-1 Europa League defeat against Benfica and sits joint third-bottom with zero points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alex Gordon argues that Celtic is currently in turmoil following a poor run of form and heavy European defeats under manager Martin O'Neill. The column addresses recent criticism from former player Chris Sutton, who described the club as a "cesspit" and claimed Cameron Carter-Vickers undermined the manager. Gordon highlights that Celtic recently suffered a 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica, leaving them winless after two matches in the competition.

Gordon points out that Celtic has already conceded 12 goals across three recent European fixtures, including losses to Ferencvaros and LASK. With the team already knocked out of the Champions League and the Premier Sports League Cup, Gordon calls for unity and hard work across the entire club to navigate the ongoing crisis and prevent further decline this season.

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