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Ex-Rangers chief omits key details in calling Celtic a Europa League club

Celtic are currently a Europa League club, but they have no excuses for missing out on the Champions League.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:42 AM
Ex-Rangers chief omits key details in calling Celtic a Europa League club
Key Things to Know
  • The Celtic Bhoys writer Jamie Kemble argues David Murray omitted crucial details when calling Celtic a Europa League club.
  • Former Rangers chairman David Murray claimed Celtic lack the income and financial model to properly compete in the Champions League.
  • Celtic were eliminated in the Champions League playoff stage by LASK after relinquishing a four-goal lead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers chairman David Murray stated on the Graeme Souness Tackles podcast that Celtic and Rangers lack the finances to compete in the Champions League, labeling them Europa League standard. Writer Jamie Kemble of The Celtic Bhoys argues that Murray's comments omit key context regarding Celtic's recent continental qualifying failures.

While Kemble acknowledges Celtic struggle to compete with elite European sides, he highlights that Celtic recently crashed out against LASK, a club with a squad worth a fraction of their own. Consequently, Kemble argues Celtic's failure to qualify is not purely down to budget limitations.

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