It's now mid-February and despite the chaos of the season so far, Celtic still have a huge opportunity to finish the campaign successfully. Both on and off the park.
Though currently third, we're right in the thick of a title race – one that should become a lot clearer over the next few weeks as key fixtures play out.
Our Scottish Cup hopes remain alive – just – after Saturday's extra-time drama against Dundee and the draw takes us to Ibrox, with a place in the semi-finals on the line.
And in Europe, Stuttgart stand between us and a place in the Europa League last 16.
So far, so straightforward in terms of the challenges on the pitch. Off it, as we all know however, is another matter entirely.
Step forward Brian Wilson. The former non-executive director, now interim chairman, has been viewed by many as part of the problem in recent times. But he now has the chance to become part of the solution – if he chooses to do so.
Since taking up the role in mid-December, Wilson has spoken publicly about his desire to broker peace between the club and the support – a sentiment that is, of course, welcome.
But talk is cheap.
Alongside chief executive Michael Nicholson, he now has the opportunity to reset the relationship and take meaningful action that could help steer Celtic toward success in these closing months and beyond.
Doing so may require concessions on all sides. It may demand humility in certain quarters. And it may mean not everyone gets exactly what they want.
But if it moves everyone closer to the ultimate goal – whatever form that takes – then it has to be worth it.
And the sooner some form of resolution is found, the better.
Because if not, we're rolling the dice with the title. We're gambling with the prospect of Champions League football next season. And worst of all, we risk tarnishing the legacy of a man who has stepped into the breach not once but twice for Celtic this season.
Do right by Martin O'Neill. Do right by the fans. And the chance to end the season in spectacular style awaits.
Whether that is 'good' or 'bad' spectacular, however, rests in the hands of Wilson and his fellow board members.
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