What is Celtic Board's Strategy? // Celtic World Order with A Celtic State of Mind // This is ACSOM
Summary
Paul John Dykes and Steve-O analyze Celtic’s recent on-pitch struggles and the financial fallout from missing the Champions League, arguing that the board’s reactive budget cuts reveal a lack of long-term strategy. The duo discusses the appointment of new director Mark Keane and the potential appointment of Ross Desmond as chairman, viewing these moves as attempts to consolidate power rather than implement genuine reform. They critique the club’s poor communication, including the controversial "tennis ball" statement, and highlight the upcoming AGM resolutions demanding a public strategy, a…
Topics discussed
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Welcome and recent form review
Sliding doors: The LASK match and squad depth
Financial accounts and 'cutting the cloth' strategy
Celtic Cup performance and boardroom influence
New directors and Mark Keane's appointment
Shareholding power and board dynamics
Skepticism about board changes and 'nobody wants it'
Dermot Desmond's 'interim' role and civil war
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PR failures and lack of new income streams
Stadium expansion and inbuilt advantages
Comparing facilities to rivals and modern football
AGM resolutions: Desmond apology unlikely
Critique of club statements and AI-generated content
Lack of measurable goals and transparent business plans
Rebranding roles and communication failures
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Japan's long-term planning vs Celtic's short-termism
Voting down resolutions and fan support
Freedom of speech and collective punishment fears
Opportunistic decision making and AGM control
Pre-empting AGM chaos and fan organization
Strategy of silence during international break
Martin O'Neill's tenure and communication gaps
Jota's injury timeline and European squad registration
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Delayed player returns and financial downsizing
Europa League reality and manager's tone
Champions League coefficients and qualification hurdles
Tiering tournaments and realistic expectations
Empty stands as a tool for change
Dynamic pricing and financial reserves
Clubbing shares together for influence
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Profit sharing and investment lines
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