Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill has called for "unification" among the club's fans and players, but some are questioning whether off-field unrest is having a negative impact on the team's performance.
O'Neill believes that Celtic need to move in the same direction as their fans, despite the club's current struggles on the pitch. The Irishman thinks that his predecessor Jock Stein could have sorted out the issues with the fans and board in just two days if he were still at the helm.
However, O'Neill acknowledges that the relationship between the fans and the club's leadership has been strained since Rodgers' resignation in late October. Fans have continued to protest against the board, leading to an abandoned AGM earlier this month.
The team's poor form on the pitch could be attributed to the lack of unity among the squad and supporters. Celtic have struggled to score in several matches recently, including a dismal performance against St Mirren where they were held to a goalless draw.
O'Neill hopes that the new manager, whoever it may be, can help heal the rift between fans and board and bring about stability to the club. He believes that unity is essential for success and thinks that the fans' frustration will eventually lead to change in the boardroom.
The question remains whether O'Neill's message of unification will be enough to turn things around for Celtic. The team's poor form suggests that more than just words are needed, but only time will tell if the new manager can bring about the change that is needed to restore the club to its former glory.
O'Neill believes that Celtic need to move in the same direction as their fans, despite the club's current struggles on the pitch. The Irishman thinks that his predecessor Jock Stein could have sorted out the issues with the fans and board in just two days if he were still at the helm.
However, O'Neill acknowledges that the relationship between the fans and the club's leadership has been strained since Rodgers' resignation in late October. Fans have continued to protest against the board, leading to an abandoned AGM earlier this month.
The team's poor form on the pitch could be attributed to the lack of unity among the squad and supporters. Celtic have struggled to score in several matches recently, including a dismal performance against St Mirren where they were held to a goalless draw.
O'Neill hopes that the new manager, whoever it may be, can help heal the rift between fans and board and bring about stability to the club. He believes that unity is essential for success and thinks that the fans' frustration will eventually lead to change in the boardroom.
The question remains whether O'Neill's message of unification will be enough to turn things around for Celtic. The team's poor form suggests that more than just words are needed, but only time will tell if the new manager can bring about the change that is needed to restore the club to its former glory.
theyre struggling on the pitch like what else is gonna make a difference? i mean im not saying fans r all over the place but like, jock stein wasnt exactly perfect either 
and whats up with the abandonded agm thing? that cant be good for the club 
. It feels like they're stuck in a rut and it's not just about the team on the pitch, it's about the fans' frustration too 
. If the board can't work with the fans, it's gonna be tough for them to turn things around 
. Maybe they need a fresh perspective from that new manager? Fingers crossed it happens soon 
Like, they're not asking for much, just some transparency and accountability from the people in charge 
. O'Neill needs to be more specific about what he means by "unification" and how he plans to achieve it. Just saying it doesn't solve anything 
. And honestly, if Jock Stein could have sorted out the issues with fans and board in two days, I'm sure it would've happened a lot sooner 
... but hey, hindsight is 20/20, right? It does seem like the off-field unrest is having an impact on the team's performance, though. Maybe O'Neill just needs to find a way to get the fans and board to work together without all the drama 
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! I mean, you can feel his passion and determination on this one 
. The fans have been feeling really frustrated lately, it's only natural they're calling out for change. But at the same time, it's great that he's acknowledging the importance of unity - we need more positivity in our club like this 
! Let's hope the new manager can bring some magic to the pitch and help us get back on track 
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. Let's see some real change, not just empty words from someone trying to placate the masses 
. The team's performance has been pretty consistent across all divisions, so something more tangible needs to be done on the pitch. It's like fans and players are speaking different languages - all they're hearing from the front office is "unify" but where's the concrete action? 
O'Neill talks about Jock Stein's ability to sort out issues quickly, but what was his strategy for success in the first place? That's the real question here... 
. Celtic needs more than just unity, they need accountability and real change.
. I mean, if Stein could sort out problems in just two days, that's a pretty tall order for anyone else! 
. O'Neill's message is all well and good, but the new manager needs to deliver the goods on the pitch 
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