Celtic is experiencing a period of fan unrest and division, largely due to a disappointing transfer window that failed to replace key players like Kyogo Furuhashi and Nicolas Kuhn. This led to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, despite having significant financial resources. The club’s board has faced criticism for not adequately supporting manager Brendan Rodgers, and a controversial statement released on a Saturday night sparked further anger among fans, culminating in a protest during Sunday’s win over Kilmarnock.
Charlie Adam’s Assessment
Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam recently shared his thoughts on the current situation in Scottish football. Despite Celtic’s struggles, Adam believes that Hearts and Hibernian are more stable than Celtic in terms of their supporters and club management. He also came to the defense of Rangers’ manager Russell Martin, saying, “I thought Russell was a good appointment, he’s got a good playing style, he understands what he wants to do, but at the moment, it seems to be going through a tough period.”
Current Standings
Celtic currently leads the league, nine points clear of Rangers, but is level on points with Hearts, who have also had a strong start to the season. The upcoming match between Celtic and Hearts at Tynecastle could be crucial in determining the title race. Last season, Aberdeen kept pace with Celtic until November, but ultimately fell behind. If the gap between Celtic and Hearts remains small by the time they meet, it could lead to an exciting title race ¹.
