Getting the Police media team to issue that farcical statement explains exactly why Celtic recruited Mark Hargreaves and his contact book.
With the blade terror story taken apart Gaddi wasn’t deterred. On Saturday the Record carried it as a page lead, any excuse to put the boot into Celtic fans goes down well with their ageing Army of Readers.
A fan when it’s handy, a fan when it makes him look good, a fan when it protects his little kingdom. But step out of line? Question what he’s saying? Criticize what he’s doing? Suddenly, the fan disappears. And the man, untouchable, remains.
Anyone with a knowledge of football crowds and stadium security in 2025 would instantly dismiss the story.
Just another false accusation of violence levelled at every single Celtic fan. A board big on statements and updates but light on evidence.
Friday will likely see another frenzy of speculation. Anything is possible with the attempted managed decline that started with the sale of Kyogo in January has spun well out of control.
No, no. No, I know Scottish football. I know the way it is. I come from France. I come from Europe. I was close when I was a player to sign with Carlisle.
Celtic take their images from SNS, they have hundreds to select from. If you want a smile you can find it, if you want a frown that is easily found as well.
All was good, every day he sees improvement on the training ground, he has nothing to prove. Etc etc. He went into a bizarre, illustrated tactics talk. It was painful to watch.
Columbus Crew are no small town outfit. The 48-year-old has an extensive coaching staff, analysts, fitness and conditioning experts, he was backed by a superb recruitment set up. He had all the bells and whistles.