Chris Sutton, a renowned striker, shares his thoughts on Celtic's transfer dealings and the impending boycott as they gear up for their Scottish Cup clash with Dundee.
In a Sky Sports interview, Sutton delves into Martin O'Neill's public satisfaction with Celtic's transfer business, questioning its sincerity. He suspects O'Neill's positive outlook might be a facade, especially regarding the deadline-day acquisitions of Junior Adamu and Joel Mvuka, who have recent struggles. Sutton also raises concerns about Benjamin Arthur's limited first-team experience at Brentford.
The article highlights the team's need for all the support they can get, making the planned boycott counterproductive. Sutton understands the fans' frustration but believes boycotting games adds unnecessary pressure, almost like bullying. He emphasizes that fans primarily want to attend matches and support their team, even if they express dissatisfaction with the club's management.
Sutton recalls past fan sentiments, such as 'back the team, sack the board', and suggests that boycotting sends a message but doesn't support the players. With Celtic still in contention for multiple titles, Sutton highlights the importance of the team's new players and O'Neill's leadership. He commends Brian Wilson's acknowledgment of the club's mistakes and his willingness to engage with fan groups, but doubts its effectiveness due to the entrenched views of some supporters.
Sutton also discusses the potential impact of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's signing, acknowledging his past brilliance but questioning his recent lack of game time. He references Juninho and Aaron Ramsay as examples of big names who didn't live up to expectations at Celtic and Rangers, respectively, while highlighting Mooy as a success story.
As Celtic approach the season's climax, Sutton urges fans to set aside their grievances, even temporarily, to cheer the team on. He concludes by emphasizing the need for unity and support as Celtic strive for success on multiple fronts.
