Celtic have issues but the ‘club in crisis’ narrative by usual media critics is absurd

You couldn’t make an argument for Celtic performing at their best or their full potential this season.

Sunday was more evidence of it, despite a 3-1 win over St Johnstone. Brendan Rodgers made it perfectly clear what he thought of the first-half performance in Perth – nowhere near the levels required.

Since Rodgers’ return to the club, supporters have been frustrated by a sluggish summer transfer window, serious injury difficulties, a League Cup exit, and disappointing results in the UEFA Champions League.

There are glaring issues, and no one should avoid criticism. Rodgers hasn’t, and to be fair, he’s promised to fix the issue by adding quality to his roster.

Despite rumours of schisms between the Bhoys’ manager and the board, he’s repeatedly shown that he agrees with them on Celtic’s direction.

Some Celtic criticism is way over the top right now

Any criticism must be viewed in context, which some appear to be losing. For example, Sunday Mail columnist Hugh Keevins wrote today that Celtic were in “full crisis mode” and that a “perfect storm” was brewing that would lead to a “doomsday scenario” of being surpassed by Rangers.

This crisis nonsense is ridiculous. The facts remain that Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership by eight points, are unbeaten, and constantly find ways to win even when their performances aren’t exactly inspiring.

It’s not the first time Keevins has forecast the Bhoys’ demise only to be proven wrong hours later. He stated before the 6-0 win over Aberdeen that he would be surprised if Rodgers was still the manager next season, despite all indications suggesting otherwise.