Speaking to Sky Sports on Sunday, Martin O’Neill denied he had any legacy at Celtic to worry about, too modest by far. When he walked around Hampden after the 2005 Scottish Cup Final we knew the most impactful manager since Jock Stein, whom O’Neill referenced on Sunday, was leaving us to an uncertain future.
That parting was bitter sweet. A week earlier a calamitous performance at Motherwell saw the league title slip away in the dying minutes of the game. A squad which lost Henrik Larsson a year earlier looked more than a tad unfit. Celtic’s squad was too old, cost millions more than our income could pay for and needed an overhaul.
It is incomprehensible that Martin has enhanced his considerable Celtic legacy since returning as manager in October. A league challenge which was dented by defeats to Dundee and Hearts is back on track, as are our Europa League progression chances. Players who were regarded as bit parts have delivered, and in Callum Osmand we even got a glimpse of an exciting young talent. It is as though we were being driven around in a Honda Civic, and upgraded to a Ferrari.
Football fans want the fairytale ending. This didn’t happen for Martin in 2005, his victory lap at Hampden was mostly with head bowed, still shaken from the previous week. There will be a heightened appetite among the crowd for the win tomorrow night to allow the great man to say his farewells in appropriate style. No matter how much you or I want the win, Martin will want it more.
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A top Honda manager was told to resign or be fired after causing a Boardroom meltdown…..
After a short consideration he decided to leave of his own Accord…
He was doing his civic duty. What happened before was just a prelude.
Login pash again
Celtic update
Check out this post from Celtic FC https://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/december/02/supporters-update/
HH
What did Brendan have for breakfast Chairbhoy. Feel free to make it up. 😜
This is no judgement on who’d win an unfair dismissal or defamation case, but it’s what will happen if Brendan decides he wants to go ahead.
This is not my area of expertise at all – the days of serious professionals on CQN seem to be gone, I would have seriously thought twice about posting it but since the level of debate is “hands up who thinks this” I can say it without fear of embarrassing myself.
Employment tribunals and defamation cases are public. That means that every detail, every allegation, every dirty trick from either side will be reported and become “fact”. Even though it’s allegation, that it was said in legal proceedings means enough people think it’s true for it to have serious, long-term consequences for both sides reputations.
Once it gets handed over to lawyers all bets are off. We can argue about it on here, it will add weight to both sides of the argument, but in the real world it will mean both sides lose.
There aren’t many lawyers who will tell you they can’t win a case for you, especially one as lucrative and high profile as this, but either Brendan will know himself or he’ll have been advised that it will be very messy, win or lose. The reputational damage could be very serious.
If he has a strong enough case he might decide it’s worth taking the hit. But if he doesn’t and he loses he’ll have a double hit on his reputation that might finish him off.
It’s funny we are talking about this at the same time as Martin who was seriously litigious is at Celtic. He took the press and media to court and won twice, they were seriously scared of saying anything critical of him afterward
I am happy to be corrected on any of the above. It’s good to learn, something thats been sadly missing from CQN for a while
Theres also been a lack of “I’m consulting my lawyers”
I know this means nothing about whether action will follow but theres been nothing to suggest anything is so far
Again, I could be wrong
Another Celtic Statement:
Supporters Update.
The Club wishes to advise Celtic supporters that the suspension of the Green Brigade has been extended. This is due to safety incidents involving the Green Brigade, including direct threats against the Club’s Head of Safety and Security Operations, impacting safety within the rail seating section.
This suspension will remain in place until the Club is satisfied that the Green Brigade will engage in the safe operation of the stadium, which is critical for the continued operation of the entire rail seating section.
Unfortunately, due to recent safety incidents and developments regarding the Green Brigade, including meetings of the Safety Advisory Group of Glasgow City Council most recently on Friday 28 November, the Club has been left with no option but to:
– Close the first 6 rows of the front section of the rail seating section at Celtic Park, and
– Suspend the Green Brigade’s season tickets and access to tickets at Celtic Park and away matches.
The closure and suspension will remain in place until the Club is satisfied that it can engage with the Green Brigade in the safe operation of the rail seating section in line with the Club’s risk assessments and operations plans, which the Club is reviewing in light of recent conduct.
In summary, the Club requires to take this action following recent events:
– The conduct of the Green Brigade at the match against Falkirk FC when, following an incident in the stadium concourse, around 100 members of the Green Brigade, many of whom took steps to conceal their identity, left the rail seating section and intervened in a violent, threatening and intimidating manner.
– The Green Brigade has not complied with the suspension applied following that incident. The group attended the home match against Kilmarnock FC.
– A Safety Advisory Group meeting was called regarding the group’s conduct. The group has not responded to the Club’s request in advance of that meeting to confirm that the group will comply with the suspension and the safety management operation at Celtic Park, including regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the Rail Seating Section.
– Two members of the Green Brigade, who regularly represent the group at safety/operational meetings with the Club’s staff, approached the Club’s Head of Safety & Security Operations prior to the Club’s AGM and directly threatened him and sought to intimidate him.
The safety management of the Rail Seating Section requires the engagement of the supporters in the section in compliance with the regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the Rail Seating Section.
The Green Brigade are being asked only to comply with the safety management operation, which is designed for the safety of all supporters.
Given the conduct of the group and group members, which directly impacts safety within the rail seating section, the Club is not satisfied that the Green Brigade is engaging with the Club’s safety management of their attendance at Celtic Park.
That is particularly so, when threats have been made to Club staff responsible for the safety management of the stadium. These threats are completely unacceptable.
Following the recent Safety Advisory Group meetings, the Club requires to report to the Safety Advisory Group following each match at Celtic Park regarding safety management of the rail seating section.
If the Green Brigade attends a match at Celtic Park during the suspension, this will be taken into account by the Safety Advisory Group in connection with its assessment of the Safety Certificate for Celtic Park, and the entire rail seating section in particular.
The Club remains open to engaging with the group when appropriate but cannot accept recent conduct, in particular threats to Club staff.
To be clear, this suspension is entirely unrelated to any protests or banners, and is based on the safety issues and violent, threatening and intimidating behaviour outlined above.
“This is not my area of expertise at all – the days of serious professionals on CQN seem to be gone, I would have seriously thought twice about posting it but since the level of debate is “hands up who thinks this” I can say it without fear of embarrassing myself”.
Made me laugh👍
“Two members of the Green Brigade, who regularly represent the group at safety/operational meetings with the Club’s staff, approached the Club’s Head of Safety & Security Operations prior to the Club’s AGM and directly threatened him and sought to intimidate him.”
WTAF?
I don’t mean Paul67s articles, theres always something interesting and well informed in them
Any statements regarding a new manager?
So an employee was approached threatened and intimidated, what were the consequences for those doing this on the day this happened?
TET
Billionaires the world over say what they like, because they can.
If it goes to court it’ll be a first for Celtic and therefore highly unlikely. We’ll never get the full story, John Kennedy you have to assume was allied to Brendan Rodgers to the end.
FWIW I reckon he found out that Shaun Maloney was fast tracked beyond him, ample reason to resign , I’d have thought given the toxicity was all down to BR.
Any contractual NDA if there was one certainly didn’t apply to both sides as the highly unprofessional statement showed.
When DD reflects I’d imagine it’ll be resolved amicably, hence BR understandable silence.
dessybhoy on 2nd December 2025 6:00 pm
So an employee was approached threatened and intimidated, what were the consequences for those doing this on the day this happened?
Brendan is consulting his lawyer……
Bada
The AGM incident
MON- Manager of the Month
Well done Martin and his team
https://x.com/CelticFC/status/1995908860000043493?t=8DPJpeg5US_G51EZbOSW6Q&s=19
HH
BSR – “If it goes to court it’ll be a first for Celtic ”
Not so fast. Lou Macari took the Bunnet to court for unfair dismissal.
He lost.
Aside; Employment law is a series of rights and obligations. It’s got little to do with ‘right and wrong’. And compensation is purely economic. For BR, the best outcome he could hope for were he to attempt to crack the very hard nut that is ‘constructive dismissal’ (claiming he was forced to resign) would be getting his contract paid up – and that assumes he’s still out of work when the contract is due to end.
[Note, Celtic are on record as stating BR resigned his position: “Brendan Rodgers has today tendered his resignation. It has been accepted by the Club”. That’s definitive.]
I’ve no idea how the other management team members were contracted, but if they resigned to follow BR out of the door they’d find it difficult(!) to piggy back on any constructive dismissal case BR might bring.
Talk of Defamation proceedings is a different matter as regards BR, but it’s a tricky business. The law was updated a couple of years ago and emdy interested can get a snapshot of it here: https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/journal/issues/vol-67-issue-09/defamation-in-the-modern-age/
For BR, if he has an arguable case, it’s a serious matter to raise proceedings. He could win the case and lose his status in the game simply by virtue of raising it at all, not to mention what might be revealed about his own behaviour. Does suing one’s former club for defamation enhance one’s reputation? It’s tricky.
None of which is in any way reliable information, other than the text linked to.
BSR
” When DD reflects I’d imagine it’ll be resolved amicably, hence BR understandable silence.”
Kinda says it all for me.
Never thought about Shaun being fast tracked over JK, you could may well be right, but as you say we will never know.
HH
Any Club Statements on the assaults on our staff ,with numerous bottle throwing incidents, and a serious assault included in games at Ibrox? Shitebags
The awkward moment when you see a club communication headline 5 weeks into a managerial hunt and you assume it’s about the new manager…
Nope, it’s another attack on the fans.
An Tearmann on 2nd December 2025 5:36 pm
Celtic update
Check out this post from Celtic FC
https://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/december/02/supporters-update/
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Another way of saying: “WE ARE THROWING THE LEAGUE FOR OLD FIRM REASONS, HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS TIMMY.”
lol
HH
oot.
Both MON aand GB release come out very close to each other…..
thebattteredbunnet@5.52
We should not need another report on the Hillsborough Disaster, this time from the IOPC and Operation Resolve Investigations (published today) to accept that the safety and security of all those who attend football matches at Celtic Park, has to be of the utmost importance of Celtic Football Club. It cannot be allowed to be undermined by the actions of The Green Brigade or of the North Curve or by the Board, or indeed by anybody else. As shown back in September 2018, at Celtic Park, dangerous occurrences can build up slowly and happen suddenly. And on October 29, can escalate from an initial incident to a serious distrurbance, As for the latest allegation it hardly bears thinking about if true.
Auldheid on 2nd December 2025 4:44 pm
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Bleating for more money is what Tories or spoiled children do.
Spending more money IS NOT the answer.
How much did Larsson and Lubo cost?
How much did Stephen Pressley spend to put extravagant Rodgers on his ass up at Dundee recently?
Case closed!
And no, its not me who is Dim.
Maybe something to think about there?
Celtic has a board full of Tory movers and shakers who throw Celtic fans out of the stadium for flying Palestinian flags.
WHY?
Who REALLY controls Celtic FC?
Much more Freedom in UNIONIST Belfast than Dim Filled Parkhead.
Fly the flag my erchie!
That is simply unacceptable to me.
BUT.
There are 60,000 brainwashed [by krankie for 17 YEARS lol] who are THEE problem.
YOU don’t help that by covering up all of they’re muggings and cheaply smearing WHISTLE BLOWERS who are simply trying to help.
Bleating in concert with lying BLOGS and PLODCASTS and heavily censored Substack accounts, solves NOTHING!
60,000 empty heads don’t want to give up they’re seats to remove Toryism from Celtic FC.
Thatcher has won the long game.
Carry out a “BLOODY SUNDAY” flavored disaster [without firing a single shot] at Hillsborough 1989 murdering 97 innocent football fans/comrades RIP.
And lie to the families of the victims until they all die off, ala the families of: Bloody/Sunday/BallyMurphy/Disaster/etc/etc/etc
And within a decade, British Football stadiums will be full of obedient nodding dogs terrified to step out of line for fear of losing their seat.
Job Done!
Thatcher 1-0 Society.
Take care Auldheid.
HH
oot.
There is no doubt in my mind that Brendan was told, resign or be sacked.
TBB @ 6.25
Forgot about wee Luigi Macari.
He didn’t have a leg to stand on from the moment he signed Wayne Biggins.
Legalities not for me as you know, won’t get near court, personally don’t think we’ll hear from BR even though his character has been wrecked, when the dust settles and he’s looking for work his CV is sound. John Kennedy on the otherhand is out of work but unless he won the lottery will be looking for work more seriously. I think Celtic will settle with both of them. People forget BR is / was Dermot’s man ( twice) the supporters are just the men in the middle.
We’re now winning the statement race with Rebuild FC from a position of strength I think it was you that said ‘ What a pickle ’
HH
Desmond’s statement had the look of a teen affronted at being dumped and determined to get their story in first.
Madras Rua @ 5:44pm
Thank you for posting the statement re the GB.
IMHO, the statement is smart and defensible.
Right or wrong is another matter.
To me it looks like the club are deliberately putting the GB on the back foot.
The GB response will be interesting.
We’ll see how smart the GB is …
We’ll also see if the two unnamed GB reps have ever watched Spartacus.
the Bada Bing @ 6:29 pm
Any Club Statements on the assaults on our staff ,with numerous bottle throwing incidents, and a serious assault included in games at Ibrox?
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BB – Celtic made representations and complaints via the available channels.
Police Scotland and the SPFL.
And, no, I don’t think enough was done to catch and punish all perpetrators.
The club has no other mandate to challenge the behaviours of fans at Ibrox.
The club has both a mandate and a legal responsibility pertaining to fan behaviour at Celtic Park.
BSR, a pickle indeed👍
They relish said pickle.
Green Brigade Rules
Rules;
1. Rules are for other people.
2. Er that’s it.
THE BATTERED BUNNET on 2ND DECEMBER 2025 6:25 PM
Thanks for that
Any case that Brendan brings will be seen as a straight shoot out between him and the board by the football world. It will be reported by sports people and watched by sports people, who see things in binary terms. Brendan will be able to point to a win as proof that everything that was said in Dermot Desmond’s statement was wrong, even if some, or most of it wasnt.
It must appeal to someone who places a lot of importance in how he’s perceived by Celtic and other football supporters.
A case for constructive dismissal wouldnt prove anything beyond a breach of contractual rights and obligations but a win is a win in a lot of people eyes.
B2B- Thanks for reply, but disagree, a Club has a Duty of Care to all inside a stadium, we know the cowards on the Board,will always say nothing to defend our supporters, both home and abroad. The making representations stuff doesn’t wash,and achieves nothing.
What is really pissing me off big time, is Saint Martin stating categorically tomorrow is his last game in charge. Why has the board not made an announcement re Wilfied Nancy. Total contempt for us, 100 %
Im off to support Third Lanark, had enough of these bastards really.
kingLUBO
bournesouprecipe on 2nd December 2025 5:21 pm
GLENDALYSTONSILS
He’s world class the go to guy, for finding out about the new manager.
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Bang goes any chance Martin had of being invited on to the board . Breaking ranks by communicating with the fanbase will not bother him in the slightest . But it will certainly bother those finely tailored fellows who reckon we plebs don’t need or deserve to know what’s going on .