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Chris Sutton blasts Celtic ‘hypocrisy’ in fierce response to Dermot Desmond statement

Chris Sutton has blasted Celtic’s response to last weekend’s fan protest at St Andrews. In an explosive column, he also said that Martin O’Neill should…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:41 AM
Chris Sutton blasts Celtic ‘hypocrisy’ in fierce response to Dermot Desmond statement
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Sutton criticized Celtic's response to fan protests targeting Dermot Desmond, labeling the club's stance hypocritical.
  • Celtic supporters protested Desmond's stewardship by throwing tennis balls at the 15th hole at St Andrews.
  • An unsigned Celtic statement condemned the demonstration as an unacceptable escalation that tarnished the club's reputation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chris Sutton criticized Celtic's official response to fan protests against majority shareholder Dermot Desmond, calling the club's statement hypocritical. Celtic supporters protested Desmond's leadership by throwing tennis balls at St Andrews golf course, prompting an unsigned club statement condemning the incident as an unacceptable escalation that damaged Celtic's reputation.

Writing in the Daily Record, Sutton argued that while the golf course protest was counterproductive and inappropriate, Desmond and the board must accept accountability. Sutton also claimed manager Martin O'Neill should consider walking away due to restrictions imposed on him.

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