The long-awaited return of Jota provoked a moment of rare Celtic unity in Motherwell. A reason for the travelling fans to put the club’s largest shareholder to the back of their minds for a few minutes.
The Herald's Stephen McGowan argues that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has unfairly become a human shield for controlling shareholder Dermot Desmond amid growing supporter revolt. Following O'Neill's 250th victory as manager against Motherwell, the piece highlights how defending Desmond has drawn fan frustration directly toward the manager, despite ownership issues being outside his control.
McGowan contends that senior executives should address pressing matters regarding club ambitions and communication rather than leaving managers to field every controversy. With upcoming matches against Benfica and Hearts, the writer suggests Celtic's hierarchy avoids direct accountability, leaving O'Neill vulnerable to fallout from escalating fan protests.
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