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Sutton’s brutal Celtic verdict should set alarm bells ringing in the boardroom

Chris Sutton has managed to sum up Celtic’s European embarrassment in nine devastating words. And perhaps the most…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:19 PM
Sutton’s brutal Celtic verdict should set alarm bells ringing in the boardroom
Key Things to Know
  • Phillip Cooney argues Chris Sutton's reaction to Celtic's European loss should alert the club's boardroom.
  • Chris Sutton posted that Celtic's 2-1 Europa League defeat to Celta Vigo was not a surprise.
  • Celtic sits 35th out of 36 teams in the Europa League after suffering three consecutive defeats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former striker Chris Sutton criticized Celtic on social media following their 2-1 Europa League defeat to Celta Vigo, writing, "I'd like to say tonight's result was a surprise..." Writer Phillip Cooney argues that Sutton's reaction exposes a concerning acceptance of European failure at Celtic Park, demanding urgent accountability from the club's boardroom.

The loss marks Celtic's third straight defeat in the Europa League, leaving the team 35th among 36 competing clubs. Cooney points out that despite domestic success, Celtic has suffered four consecutive European defeats including earlier Champions League qualifying, urging the board to address squad recruitment and development.

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