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Baloney- Sky Sports pundit tells Peter Lawwell he has it all badly wrong

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Andy Walker has described Peter Lawwell’s video message to Celtic fans as baloney!

After a fortnight of heavy criticism and putting John Kennedy, Gavin Strachan and Scott Brown up to face the media the club CEO finally showed face to explain the disastrous trip to Dubai.

From images of the manager and captain drinking poolside through to 13 players being forced to self-isolate the Dubai chapter is one of the worst in the club’s history. And entirely self conflicted.

The video message was designed to win over supporters, keep them onside and ended with a traditional plea to stay united. It was like pouring petrol on flames, anger and the division between those inside the club and the supporters has increased.

Walker was brought up a few miles from Celtic Park and enjoyed two spells as a player, finishing the Centenary season as top scorer.

Taking a slightly detached view of recent events but in touch on the ground with the real issues that people are facing he told the Sky Sports website exactly what is wrong inside the club he used to play for.

Chief executive Peter Lawwell tried to address matters on Wednesday night and came out of hiding with an apology, and for around 30 seconds, I thought it was delivered with humility and sincerity. Sadly, the other four minutes were baloney.

Have Celtic been badly affected more than any other club? Really? Try telling that to Hearts or Partick Thistle or any of the lower league clubs whose season is currently suspended. The trip was performance-based? Celtic fans saw pints at the pool.

When things are going well for Celtic, you see social media posts of board members indulging in a bit of embarrassing karaoke with Rod Stewart and fawning over other celebrities. Out of tune as well as out of touch. What about serious matters?

Times are tough, fans are enduring enormous personal sacrifice and yet still they find money to buy a virtual season ticket. I know of supporters who haven’t seen their grandchildren for 10 months, been unable to squeeze loved ones and all they’re asking is for someone with a bit of backbone to engage with them.

Remember, this is nothing more than fans wanting to know what’s happening at their club. They’re not looking for national secrets.

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