Brown’s defence of Desmond ignores why Celtic supporters are protesting—and who built the club’s reputation. Scott Brown earned his place in Celtic history on the pitch. That does not give him the right to lecture the supporters who built this…
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown has faced criticism from writer Philip Cooney for defending principal shareholder Dermot Desmond and club leadership amid ongoing supporter protests. Brown criticized a protest where tennis balls were thrown onto a St Andrews golf course during Desmond's round, suggesting that fans keep demonstrations to matches and allow the board and supporters to reconnect.
The column argues that Brown is acting as an apologist for the board rather than addressing legitimate fan concerns regarding recruitment, ambition, and accountability. Cooney criticizes Brown for previously dismissing critics, emphasizing that the supporters—not board members like Peter Lawwell, Michael Nicholson, or Desmond—are responsible for building the club's standing.
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