What’s your next move, Dermot Desmond? The Celtic fans are waiting to find out what happens this summer because action is demanded.
This campaign, and how it has unfolded for Celtic, has probably been the final nail in the coffin for those in the boardroom, especially Desmond.
Celtic fans would have seen or heard throughout the campaign certain individuals, such as Neil Lennon, defending Desmond to the hilt and back, but Frank McAvennie certainly isn’t holding back, as he stated on Let Me Be Frank.
“I think he has lost the plot a wee bit, has Dermot,” said McAvennie.
“I think it’s going to get worse because I think he is going to put his boy in (Ross), who has just called everyone bullies, so that’s not going to be good.”
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Frank McAvennie says Dermot Desmond can’t accept criticism
Many point towards the trophy success Celtic have had under Desmond’s stewardship, and that is factually correct and there for all to see.
But as McAvennie rightfully pointed out, it has gone wrong, and that has been proven by what has happened this season.
Yes, Martin O’Neill can rescue it all by helping Celtic win the domestic double.
But that won’t be because of Desmond, but because of the genius of O’Neill and how he has papered over some massive cracks.
Let’s wait and see what Desmond does or doesn’t do in the summer, but as McAvennie worryingly pointed out, he might give some of his power to Ross Desmond.
Simon Houston: “On the subject of statues, Willie Haughey comments that Dermot Desmond should have a statue. What do you make of that?”
McAvennie: “Forget about this year. For 13 years, we have been winning trophies. I was there in the 90s when it was awful, so for 13 years, he has been winning trophies.
“I think he has lost the plot a wee bit, has Dermot. I think it’s going to get worse because I think he is going to put his boy in (Ross), who has just called everyone bullies, so that’s not going to be good.”
Houston: “We can separate the Dermot Desmond who arrived like a night in shining armour 25 years ago, with the big bucks, to the guy now who a lot of people think is acting in a really vindictive way because of the criticism he has had from elements of the support.”
McAvennie: “I don’t think people like that can take criticism.”
Houston: “He can’t take criticism, but he appears to be letting that get in the way of his thinking.”
McAvennie: “Well, I know a lot of directors from the past years gone by who wouldn’t allow that. They would have stood up to him. I just think they would have stood up to him.”
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