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What is the Celtic ‘end game’ for Dermot Desmond? A scorched earth policy?

Last night, In wrote an extensive article on Dermot Desmond’s influence over Celtic. A bit of it was

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:30 AM
What is the Celtic ‘end game’ for Dermot Desmond? A scorched earth policy?
Key Things to Know
  • Dermot Desmond's long-term strategy and leadership as Celtic's majority shareholder are heavily scrutinized in an opinion piece.
  • Rumors circulate concerning an alleged takeover consortium involving Brendan Rodgers and Willie Haughey.
  • Buying out Desmond's stake in Celtic is estimated to cost upwards of £130 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In an opinion piece, writer Eric Knott examined the leadership of Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond, questioning his long-term strategy for the club. The article suggests Desmond has no evident exit plan from Celtic and criticizes the current operational direction of the Scottish Premiership side.

The piece also addresses circulating rumors regarding a potential takeover consortium involving Brendan Rodgers and Willie Haughey. The author argues that buying out Desmond would likely require more than £130 million, well above current market valuation, while casting doubt on the viability of such an effort.

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