Not Rohl's Head — It's On The Players

To be fair, that sums it up. We had chances, control and spells where Celtic looked rattled, yet we didn't close them out. It's frustrating, especially after coming away from Ibrox stung by a penalty defeat, but the blame rests largely with the players on the pitch rather than an instant call for Danny Rohl's head.

Players must take the initiative

You can see why supporters are scunnered. When a game's there for the taking you need men who will seize it — to show urgency, make the right decisions and take those chances. Decision making in the final third cost us tonight and in the last big spell. Poor choices, half-tackles, a lack of composure on set pieces or in transition. Those are on the players, not the boardroom.

Give Danny Rohl the summer to build

I won't pretend it's easy watching it unfold. Still, we shouldn't rush into a managerial sacking. Danny Rohl needs the summer window to shape the squad, to bring in his profiles and tweak what hasn't worked. The club should give him that chance — and I expect the board will do precisely that. We need stability as much as sharpness.

Focus on the run-in

For now, there's work to do in the remaining nine league games. We fight for every point, lick our wounds and be honest about where we're short. Fans should demand better from the players each week — more urgency, smarter choices and clinical finishing. The manager gets next season from me, but the players must answer now. We owe ourselves that much.

Truth is, I'm hurting like the rest of you. But knee-jerk reactions won't fix the problems. Support, patience and a good dose of accountability on the pitch is what will. We'll take stock at the end of the campaign and judge properly then.

Written by Sir Walter Smith OBE: 31 March 2026