Celtic’s Decline Has One Constant — Dermot Desmond Has To Go

An opinion piece by Phillip Cooney calls for principal shareholder Dermot Desmond to leave Celtic, pointing to more than 22 years without winning a European knockout tie. Despite sustained domestic dominance, the article argues that the club's persistent struggles in Europe and recurring transfer window issues reflect continuous leadership failures under Desmond's tenure.

The piece highlights squad management problems, noting that midfielder Arne Engels was sold to West Ham for a reported £22 million alongside the departure of Daizen Maeda. Celtic reportedly entered Champions League qualification matches without securing adequate replacements, which former manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged left the team underprepared.