Celtic supporters are expecting a managerial announcement this week, with growing frustration over the club’s apparent lack of progress in finding a new boss.
The question hanging over Celtic Park is straightforward: what has the board been doing during the months since the search began in earnest?
Two possibilities exist according to commentary circulating among the support. Either the club has made no serious progress, or they already know their man and have been deliberately holding back.
Many observers would prefer the second option, since it would at least suggest that recent decisions, including new player contracts, form part of a coherent plan rather than guesswork.
Martin O’Neill has been widely discussed as the frontrunner, with speculation suggesting an announcement could come before the end of the current week.
Meanwhile, Celtic’s rivals at Ibrox have already begun their summer rebuild, targeting players on free contracts and moving early to secure deals ahead of the transfer window opening.
The timing concern is significant, particularly given that this is a World Cup year, which creates additional uncertainty around key players across the squad.
Celtic do not face an early qualifying round, and some within the club may feel that buys extra time. Critics argue that belief represents a fundamental misreading of the situation.
The pattern of selling key players before bringing replacements in has repeated itself in previous summers, leaving the club exposed once rival teams identify their transfer needs and available budget.
Robbie Keane has emerged as a name among supporters, with some pointing to his departure from Ferencvaros as a potential signal of what is coming at Celtic Park.
Whatever DD decides will ultimately define the direction of the club, and supporters are calling for that decision to be made clearly and without further delay.
The broader frustration centres on a board that critics say failed the manager, failed the squad, and came close to failing the entire season despite a double being secured.
The trophies and the achievement belong to Martin O’Neill and the players. The board, in the view of many supporters, deserves no credit for the outcome.
Whoever takes charge next will need immediate backing, clear targets, and a defined transfer strategy from the moment their appointment is confirmed publicly.
Celtic require urgency. The pressure on those running the club will not ease simply because silverware was delivered at the end of the campaign.
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