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Graeme Young

Hugh Keevins delivers next Celtic manager jibe as he reveals his major Dermot Desmond doubt

Hugh Keevins has claimed Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond's ongoing silence is "unsatisfactory" even if he has Pep Guardiola lined up as the club's next boss.

The club's supporters are facing up to the very real possibility that Rangers will win the title when the teams face off on March 21.

But that is just the latest worry for a fanbase who have endured a nightmare in the season they dreamed of securing 10 In A Row.

The MailSport columnist believes Peter Lawwell's impending exit is complicating the decision making process with supporters calling for Neil Lennon to go.

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Speaking on Superscoreboard, he said: "Ian Bankier doesn't speak the language of the Celtic supporters. He is a corporate man and they are the season ticket buyers and they don't speak the same language.

"Anyway, he doesn't take decisions, Dermot Desmond takes decisions and Peter Lawwell is working his notice and then he is off.

"So, if Peter Lawwell started making big decisions, John on the line would be asking 'why is he making the big decisions?'

"That is where Celtic find themselves, it is a collective failing, the buys that have been made, with the exception of David Turnbull and Greg Taylor, have been deeply unsatisfactory."

And Keevins then turned his attention to Desmond with many supporters calling for a marquee arrival to help turn the tide in a bid to instantly challenge Rangers next season.

He added: "Dermot Desmond, his silence is unsatisfactory.

"Who knows, he might have Pep Guardiola lined up for next season but I suspect that is not the case.

"Celtic fans are in limbo and they cannot expect too much from Peter Lawwell because he is the outgoing CEO.

"And they can't expect anything from Dominic McKay because he is working his notice with Scottish Rugby."

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