THIS IS CELTIC now: Toxicity, chaos and a club at war with itself … and O’Neill should have seen it all coming

Gary Keown argues that Celtic is consumed by toxicity and chaos, leaving manager Martin O'Neill trapped between an unpopular board and protesting supporters. Keown highlights recent unrest, including fans targeting major shareholder Dermot Desmond with tennis balls at St Andrews, alongside poor on-field results such as consecutive derby defeats and European struggles against Ferencvaros.

The column criticizes Celtic's leadership, recruitment strategy, and European record under chief executive Michael Nicholson and interim chairman Brian Wilson. Keown contends that O'Neill should have stepped down after winning the league title last season rather than risk tarnishing his legacy amidst worsening internal conflict.