I can’t accept the Celtic board have sold their soul for Oasis cash and here is my defence – Hugh Keevins

The Mail Sport columnist just isn't buying the stick on the 60th anniversary of the European Cup triumph

By Hugh Keevins · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Hugh Keevins rejects claims Celtic's board compromised club values by hosting an Oasis concert on the European Cup's 60th anniversary.
Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie previously argued Celtic Park should be reserved for fans to commemorate the Lisbon Lions.
Keevins argues Celtic's European reputation is under greater threat from their on-pitch form ahead of facing Benfica in Lisbon.

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Hugh Keevins writes that he disagrees with claims that the Celtic board sold the club's soul by booking an Oasis concert at Celtic Park on May 25. The date marks the 60th anniversary of Celtic's 1967 European Cup triumph under Jock Stein. While former striker Frank McAvennie argued the stadium should host an anniversary commemoration, Keevins believes the concert is not a desecration of the Lisbon Lions' legacy.

Keevins argues Celtic's true standing faces a larger test on the pitch, particularly in their upcoming Europa League fixture against Benfica in Lisbon. The writer notes manager Martin O'Neill faces scrutiny following recent defeats against Rangers and Ferencvaros, suggesting poor performances in Europe pose a bigger threat to the club's reputation than hosting a concert.

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