Mark Lawwell off as Cfg process ends at Celti
The official line of resignation has been drawn over Mark Lawwell’s departure from Celtic. But one can’t help but feel that this is more of a nudge than a deliberate step down, especially considering the timing and the club’s determination to publicize this move.
Both I and the Celtic supporters, who have been left wondering whether this move is equivalent to offering a sacrificial lamb to satisfy the gods after yet another dismal transfer window, are aware of the intricacies of this exit.
If so, I’m sure the Sunday supper at the Lawwell home would be spectacular. A dinner that, if Mark’s father was involved in the decision-making process, would likely be accompanied by an uneasy silence, given that his son would be held accountable for all of Celtics’ problems this year.
Is Mark Lawwell’s exit the first in a string of management changes at Celtic? That is the question on every Celtic fan’s mind.
Examined closely, the Celtic board is under fire for holding onto too many members past their prime. Once a valuable asset, experience now acts as a roadblock to the creative thinking needed to advance the team.
The Celtic team has been mainly successful at home under the leadership of Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawwell over the previous 20 years, but they have failed to deliver results on the European scene. Becoming European cannon fodder, even against clubs of equal or lesser magnitude, is a story that has become all too typical. This impasse raises the question, “Is it time for the establishment to let go of self-preservation and make room for new ideas?”
Is Ross Desmond getting ready to take on a more active role at the club? There probably would be modifications if that were the case. Though there are still traces of nepotism across the team, Ross replacing his father is hardly the best look. If it resulted in improvements, that would be appreciated.
It is critical that the people in charge acknowledge the negative consequences of their inertia if they genuinely want what is best for Celtic. The club must move from complacency to purposeful adaptation in light of its legacy and future prospects. The exit of Mark Lawwell may have been the calm before the storm, forcing the team to reevaluate its objectives in order to aim higher.
But whether Celtic wins or loses, the more pessimistic among us will think nothing significant will come out of this. A board that exudes a “we know best” mentality isn’t favorable to learning from its mistakes or willing to do so.
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