Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been criticised for agreed a deal to become the new manager of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv…
The Norwegian, despite enduring a somewhat lukewarm ending to his Celtic career, mainly due to the Scottish cup semi-final defeat at the hands of a four year old championship side, that proved to be a watershed moment in the eyes of the Celtic hierarchy and supporters alike, has enjoyed a fantastic rapport with Celtic fans all over the globe.
That good harmony with many Celtic supporters however has now been damaged by this decision to accept the job at Maccabi, and with very good reason.
Most Celtic supporters, like so many people around the world are appalled by the barbaric and illegal atrocities being committed by the Israeli government and their military against the Palestinian people.
And rightly so, as not only does it go against the very principle and value our club was built upon, it’s our duty as caring human beings to call such wicked and deplorable behaviour out.
Deila said: “I am pleased to join Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, a club with such a rich history. I am looking forward to starting work with the players to achieve the best results.”
We saw the reaction from many Celtic supporters when we were linked with a move for Robbie Keane, due to the Irishman’s ties with Maccabi, so you can gauge for yourself the anger that will be expressed at Ronny for his decision to shake hands on a job from within Israel.
Ronny will be assisted by Kenny Miller, but we shouldn’t be surprised by Miller’s decision, as the former Scotland striker who is the only payer to have played played for Rangers, Celtic and theRangers will go wherever the money is on offer.
From Ronny we’d have expected better, as indeed would so many of his fellow countrymen back home in Norway. Robbie Keane’s popularity in Ireland nosedived by his decision to work in Israel and Ronny might find there’s a similar backlash awaiting him in his own homeland.
He now has to live with his decision that he will undoubtedly regret in future years.
Ronny Deila made his bed now let him lie on it, and unfortunately, but quite rightly he will never be looked upon in the same way again in the eyes of the Celtic supporters.
Ronny Deila! Du bør skamme deg! Du har svertet ditt eget omdømme. Du lærte tydeligvis ingen ting fra din tid med Celtic. Det foregår et folkemord i Palestina. Celtic-supportere står sammen med det palestinske folket. #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/DCoOL25x56
— Celtic Supporters Club Norway (@CSCNorway) January 31, 2026
Ronny Deila showing he too has no morals disgraceful taking that job of all clubs
— Gearóid Galavan (@ggalavan) January 31, 2026
Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv as assistant coach. He will be coaching under former Celtic manager Ronny Deila.
Shame on them.https://t.co/3izovgYqj5
— Scottish Sport for Palestine (@ScotSport4Pal) January 31, 2026
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Good article, well measured. Such a shame, I’ve always looked on Ronnie with fondness, but alas no more, unforgivable. My sister is Norwegian, and as you say it won’t go down well with the majority of her compatriots from what I’ve seen, an inexplicable decision he’ll live to regret.
Shame on you Ronnie
You people know nothing about the Middle East, in general and Palestine, in particular. No other Muslim country will touch Palestinians, with a barge pole and no wonder, after the atrocities of the PLO (remember them?) and, more latterly, Hamas terrorists. Ninety per cent of Palestinians, voted a terrorist group, as their ‘government’, in 2006 and have not had another election since, a model that comrade Starmer is trying to emulate.
You should try writing about football, clearly you are very limited on other subjects.
No wonder the Celtic board keep banning the Palestine flag waving, Hamas scarf wearing troglodytes in the, so called, green brigade. Brigade indeed!!!
Oh dear.
Stay united.