Celtic Fans Chant 'Sack Board' Amid Poor Performance, Rodgers Responds

Celtic's recent Champions League play-off draw against Kairat Almaty highlighted significant frustrations among fans and management over the club's lack of squad reinforcement during the summer transfer window. Supporters chanted "sack the board," targeting chairman Peter Lawwell, CEO Michael Nicholson, and others for perceived inadequacies in supporting manager Brendan Rodgers with necessary signings, especially after a lackluster 0-0 performance against a lower-ranked opponent. Rodgers acknowledged these chants but deflected responsibility, noting historically that calls to sack the board often result in the manager being dismissed instead, while expressing his focus on the current players and their efforts despite their limitations. He openly admitted the squad needs improvement and emphasized the club's awareness of these shortcomings, though he lamented the slow transfer activity that left the team underprepared for European competition. Despite the frustrations, Rodgers defended his players' commitment and honesty, urging acceptance of the present situation and a focus on improving performances ahead. The situation underscores tensions within Celtic as fans demand more proactive management to restore the club's competitiveness in Europe.