Celtic have created 'very big political issue' amid new £10m update - Insider
Celtic's move to host the band Oasis in May 2027 may be about to create more issues for the club than it solves.
That is according to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that the board have given the fans another stick to beat them with, after booking one of the concerts on the 60th anniversary of their Lisbon Lions triumph.
Former Bhoys hero Frank McAvennie publicly criticised the move earlier this week, and his anger towards the scheduling has also been shared by several supporters.
Wyness believes that Dermot Desmond and Co. have created another "political issue" for themselves at the top of the club, due to the importance of the anniversary in the club's history.
Celtic triumphed over Inter Milan to become the first-ever British team to win the Champions League back in 1967, with their victory in Lisbon remaining the pinnacle of the club's history.
Jock Stein's men are still held in the highest possible regard at Parkhead, and it is no surprise that the lack of acknowledgement for the upcoming anniversary has caused frustration.
Celtic board can't recover Oasis situation
Aberdeen's former chief Wyness - who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004 and now runs a consultancy business advising elite clubs - believes that Celtic have now crossed the point of no return when it comes to the Oasis concerts.
He pointed out that the Gallagher brothers are "notoriously tough" when it comes to the planning for their gigs, and tickets for all five nights at Celtic Park have already been sold.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes that the club hierarchy have made another rod for their own back.
"Certainly, the timing does give a very big political issue for the Celtic board once again. On the anniversary of the Lisbon Lions, I grew up with the Lisbon Lions," he said.
"I remember we were allowed even a half day off school to watch the game on TV when they played in the European Cup final. It was a big event, and it was really what made Celtic and its history.
"If they can work on Liam and Noel (Gallagher) and try and turn that night into a big Lisbon Lions celebration night, that could be one way around it, but they're notoriously pretty tough on their own show and doing their own thing.
"If that doesn't happen, then I think the Celtic fans will have one more stick to beat the board with. It's a difficult one, but for Celtic fans, the Lisbon Lions are religious in terms of their situation.
"I hope it's not an afterthought. I hope they've thought about this before and they're going to unveil some plans and have already thought about it."
How much will Celtic make from Oasis gigs?
Wyness told Football Insider earlier this week that Celtic could potentially stand to make as much as £10million from their move to host Oasis.
Tickets for their tour have been in huge demand once again, and Wyness is adamant that it is a hugely lucrative opportunity for Celtic.
The former boardroom man believes that the Bhoys could stand to earn as much as £2m from every night that they host, with the potential for a £10m windfall by the end of their schedule.
The club will undoubtedly be looking to exploit food and drink sales as much as possible, while the fee for hosting the event alone is expected to be significant.