Even Hugh Keevins Sees It Now: Dermot Desmond’s Grip on Celtic Must End

Phillip Cooney argues in Read Celtic that principal shareholder Dermot Desmond holds excessive control over Celtic Football Club, agreeing with recent criticism from pundit Hugh Keevins. Cooney asserts that the club has operated as a plutocracy, relying repeatedly on familiar managerial appointments such as Martin O'Neill, Neil Lennon, and Brendan Rodgers rather than establishing a modern sporting strategy.

Cooney highlights a perceived imbalance in the board's priorities, contrasting its silence following criticism of fans during a Hearts match with its swift condemnation of golf tournament protesters. He concludes that Celtic requires specialist modern leadership rather than reliance on Desmond's individual judgment.