While unrest directed from the Celtic support towards the hierarchy has been verging on toxic, if it has not already reached that point, Martin O'Neill's side have yet to kick a ball in 2026-27 competitive action. The exit of Daizen Maeda, last season's title hero, following confirmation that Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi would not be returning to Parkhead, cranked up the fury among the fanbase. Celtic's wage bill and financial outlay on transfer fees in recent years point towards money being spent, but perhaps not being spent wisely.
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