Despite the signings of Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah, which totalled around £13-14 million, these were anticipated moves and are not viewed as improvements to the squad that ended last season. The club also brought in Kasper Schmeichel to replace the retiring Joe Hart and signed Viljami Sinisalo as a prospective future number one, yet these moves have not addressed key areas of concern.
Fans are particularly displeased with the defensive setup, with Liam Scales still a starting center-back and Greg Taylor as the sole established left-back. Additionally, the lack of depth on the wings and the delay in securing another striker have been points of contention.
Speaking to PLZ Soccer, McGowan expressed his views bluntly: “Celtic have rinsed their supporters this summer. Celtic still have time to put that right in the final weeks of the window.
“I’ve got a friend I pay five-a-sides with, he’s talking about paying £618 for a season book, £150 for Champions League tickets, £50 for his Scottish Cup final ticket, then he’s got merchandise.
“That’s a lot of money to pay, and what are you getting back for that
Despite a clear ban against such actions, Stokes engaged in repeated communication with the woman and her family, leading to his arrest and subsequent court appearance in handcuffs at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
Sheriff Colin Dunipace criticised Stokes for his repeated disregard for the court’s directives and his conduct towards his former partner, resulting in a jail sentence and a ban on contacting his ex-partner for five years and her parents for one year. Stokes had voluntarily returned from Dublin to Scotland last month, surrendering to Motherwell police station amid ongoing legal troubles in both the Republic of Ireland and Scotland.
Court proceedings revealed that Stokes sent a total of 14 emails to his ex-partner, accusing her of infidelity and criticising her parenting skills, in addition to airing grievances on social media.
These actions have led to a significant reconsideration of his behavior, according to his defence attorney, Jim O’Dowd. O’Dowd highlighted a change in Stokes’ attitude following his time in HMP Addiewell, where he faced isolation and threats to his safety due to his high-profile status.
The court’s decision underscores the serious nature of Stokes’ actions, with Sheriff Dunipace expressing disappointment in the waste of the athlete’s talents and the tragic turn his life has taken. The sheriff made it clear the court’s responsibility to protect individuals from harassment and the inability to trust Stokes with another community order due to his past noncompliance.
Anthony Stokes’ tenure at Celtic, from 2010 to 2016, is a period marked by both professional achievements and personal controversies.
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