“As a Board, we take responsibility for the failure,” Michael Nicholson

There’s some recognition for the support’s wishes in one of the shorter paragraphs in Peter Lawwell’s report and while it starts off promisingly enough there’s a ‘but’ and the reasons why it won’t happen follow.

‘The Board shares the ambition of our supporters to see the strongest possible team on the pitch and will continue to balance short-term performance with long-term financial stability, and we must factor in the long-term implications of all decisions made today. This strategy is vital to Celtic and has been pivotal to our success over the last 20 years.’

Domestic success in mostly a one horse race, Peter, not in Europe where Celtic’s record in that 20 years period has been truly awful bar one or two shining moments that proved to be the exception rather than the rule.

After listing ins and outs in the recent shambles of a transfer window, the Celtic Chairman has this to say:

‘We recognise and share the frustration and disappointment of our supporters with respect to the timing of some of the incoming acquisitions. We will always look to improve how we operate and overcome challenges where possible.’

Peter Lawwell finishes off with a message of gratitude and thanks to the Celtic support but no apology. Sorry really does seem to be the hardest word.

‘My sincere gratitude and thanks go to the Club’s supporters who season after season give their unwavering support.’

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