Hugh Keevins has been consistently critical of Celtic’s title hopes this season. In his column, he has now declared that Celtic has a zero percent chance of winning the title.
His assessment stems from his view that Celtic is ‘not very good’. The opinion is behind a paywall.
Celtic’s Double Dreams and Keevins’ Calculation
Despite Keevins’ stark prediction, Celtic remains the only team in Scotland that could achieve a League and Cup double. St. Mirren are the only side that could achieve a League Cup and Scottish Cup double.
Celtic is only 3 points off the top spot in the League. This puts their chances of winning the League at higher than zero percent, regardless of form.
Keevins’ Shock Jock Reputation
Keevins is seen as someone who likes to shock. However, his predictability makes him about as shocking as an almost dead 9-volt battery.
Keevins believes Celtic’s season is over. This is due to Martin O’Neill playing down their chances of making the final after stating that, “we’re not good enough to dream that far down the line.”
Keevins claims to be a wily old codger. He failed to recognise Martin O’Neill’s consistent dry wit.
O’Neill’s wry smile after that comment suggests it was a deflection tactic that worked on Keevins.
‘Both Barrels’ and Predictable Criticism
Keevins always tries to be controversial.
He aims ‘both barrels’ at his feet. He leaves himself wide open to be taken apart with every article he writes.
Keevins rarely praises Celtic. He showers praise on the Ibrox side at every opportunity.
The article is another evisceration of Celtic. It is supplemented by the opinion of Frank McAvennie.
Keevins refers to McAvennie as ‘Macca’.