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Celtic Boardroom Refresh Begins — But Is A New Manager Needed?

Sep 18, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Celtic AM discusses the club's recent poor performance against Ferencvaros and the announcement of new non-executive directors Mark Keane and Raymond Buchanan. The host argues that manager Martin O'Neill must be replaced due to a lack of tactical identity and declining results, despite his legendary status. Key topics include the team's defensive vulnerabilities, the apathetic atmosphere at Celtic Park, and the upcoming Old Firm derby, which the host views as a critical test for the current setup.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: LinkedIn, Wegovy, and Apple Card Intro: Boardroom changes and derby preview New non-executive directors appointed Analysis of Mark Keane's appointment Raymond Buchanan's background and board refresh Viewer feedback on lackluster performance Tactical breakdown: Midfield positioning issues Defensive lapses and edge-of-box threats Recruitment and coaching failures Sponsors: LinkedIn, Wegovy, Apple Card Argument for immediate managerial change Assessing upcoming fixture difficulty Martin O'Neill's age and legacy considerations Fan comments on O'Neill's future Fear of toxic atmosphere at Celtic Park Lack of identity and player accountability Potential replacement managers and risks Post-match comments from O'Neill and players Tactical system changes and midfield mess Outro and podcast recommendations
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