There is a long list of issues the Celtic fans have with the board.
But a major issue with the powers that be is their sheer lack of communication with the Celtic supporters on virtually any club matter.
Brian Wilson has come in as interim chairman, but as Andy Walker touched upon, he and the Celtic board have the same underlying issue, and that’s being ‘uncomfortable’ speaking outside of their own media channel.
Speaking on Go Radio, the former Celtic striker said it’s a ‘big problem’ that the likes of Wilson and others in the boardroom struggle to speak to those who pay their tickets.
“To do everything through your own club channel, it’s not a good look,” said Walker.
“Actually, any of the Celtic supporters I am speaking to at the moment, ‘is there any chance we could get a signing? Is there any chance we could be ahead of the game? Is there any chance they could announce, oh my goodness, look who has signed for us? Look who Martin O’Neill has managed to persuade to come to Celtic for all the challenges that will be in front of him next season.’
“I think Brian Wilson is like everyone else on that board; they are very, very uncomfortable speaking to Celtic supporters and it’s a big problem.”
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Andy Walker hits the nail on the head about the Celtic board
Let’s be honest, when it comes to Celtic selling merchandise, they do it swiftly, and they don’t miss a beat.
But when it comes to announcing Martin O’Neill staying on for next season, or bringing in new faces to try and get back into the Champions League, fans are still in the wilderness.
That’s why Walker hit the nail on the head regarding the Celtic board and how they don’t go about their business.
“When you get that news (that Martin O’Neill will stay) and then it filters out to various newspapers and websites,” said Walker.
“You think the club would make an announcement almost immediately. Clearly, there was something not quite right in the background.
“Normally, Martin O’Neill would be paraded in front of the press. He would be telling everyone that he is ‘delighted to be working with this coach or that coach.’ Or, ‘he is leaving, or he is joining as well.’ You like to get all these things done and dusted in the one chat, almost.
“I don’t know anything about the perceived snags about getting Shaun Maloney or Mark Fotheringham. It’s a problem Celtic have. They have no one, absolutely no one, who is comfortable just speaking to Celtic supporters. Never mind the media in general.
“To do everything through your own club channel. It’s not a good look. Actually, any of the Celtic supporters I am speaking to at the moment, ‘is there any chance we could get a signing? Is there any chance we could be ahead of the game? Is there any chance they could announce, oh my goodness, look who has signed for us? Look who Martin O’Neill has managed to persuade to come to Celtic for all the challenges that will be in front of him next season.’
“I think Brian Wilson is like everyone else on that board; they are very, very uncomfortable speaking to Celtic supporters, and it’s a big problem.”
Martin O’Neill is the only saving grace as Walker continues to lash out
O’Neill won the double last season, but let’s be honest, without him, the Celtic car would have crashed and burned.
He is a key reason why everyone came together for the crucial and title-defining post-split fixtures, as Walker thinks the legendary Irishman will do the same again next season.
But once again, it didn’t come after Walker lay into the board members again.
“I think he (O’Neill) will go about his business in the usual manner, and he will bring supporters together,” added Walker.
“I think the best thing anyone on the Celtic board can do because no one speaks or is comfortable speaking just to Celtic supporters.
“These people who are putting in so much of their own money, and you have got a board who seem very uncomfortable addressing them in any fashion other than club TV. I think it’s an awful look. Take on board their concerns. Tell them how you are going to fix it. Tell them how it’s going to get better.”
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