A source close to Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has detailed his reaction to a recent protest by a section of the club's support. The insider stated Desmond was 'unfazed' by the incident, which occurred outside Celtic Park earlier this month.
The protest and reaction
A group of fans gathered to voice discontent over the club's direction, with some criticism aimed at Desmond. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the billionaire's response was measured. "He was unfazed by it," the insider said.
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon also commented on the protest, describing it as "unacceptable". Lennon, who won multiple trophies as both a player and manager at the club, said such actions were not representative of the wider fanbase.
Focus on the pitch
Celtic's immediate focus remains on maintaining their position at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers's side currently leads the table with 21 points from eight matches, holding a two-point advantage over Rangers. The team's next fixture is a home match against third-placed Heart of Midlothian this Saturday, a game where they will be looking to improve on their current rate of scoring a goal every 54 minutes.
The team's form has been mixed, with two wins and three defeats in their last five outings across all competitions. This includes a 2-0 victory over Motherwell last time out, with goals from C. Durán and B. Nygren. Durán is the team's top scorer this season with four goals. The current standings show the tight nature of the title race.
With the transfer window closed, attention is fully on the squad available to Rodgers. The manager will be assessing his options ahead of the Hearts clash, with the full squad list available for review. The match at Celtic Park kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, 18 October.
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