Former Celtic chief executive Dom McKay has again declined to reveal the full reasons behind his surprise departure from the club, almost five years after his brief spell in charge came to an abrupt end.
McKay appeared on BBC Scotcast with Martin Geissler and was asked directly about his time at Celtic. Having officially succeeded Peter Lawwell in the summer of 2021, he left the role after just 72 days, with the club citing personal reasons at the time.
The period remains one of the more curious chapters in Celtic’s modern history. McKay arrived during a summer of major change at Parkhead, with Ange Postecoglou taking charge and the club rebuilding after a disappointing campaign.
When asked what happened, McKay did not offer any new details on the circumstances surrounding his exit. Instead, he reflected positively on his short time at the club and the work carried out during those months.
“I loved my time at Celtic,” McKay said. “I had a great summer there. We did, as a team, both on and off the field, some great work.
“I look back with enormous pride. It was really great to see them go on and have success, and I enjoyed that success as a fan.”
Geissler then pressed him further on why he had left after such a short period.
McKay remained firm in his stance and repeated the explanation that has accompanied his departure since 2021.
“It was really personal to me and it was private for me,” he said. “I’ve been really respectful about not talking about it.”
One of the more interesting moments came when Geissler asked whether there had been a falling out behind the scenes.
Speculation around McKay’s departure has never completely disappeared, but the former Celtic chief executive was clear in his response.
“No, I didn’t fall out with anybody,” he said. “As I said, it was just private and personal reasons for me.”
While he avoided discussing the details of his departure, McKay spoke warmly about Celtic and its supporters. He recalled being approached by fans as recently as last weekend and said those encounters reminded him of the club’s reach and appeal.
He also steered clear of discussing current tensions between sections of the support and the board, explaining that his focus is now on other commitments, including his work with European Rugby.
For supporters hoping for fresh insight into one of Celtic’s most unexpected boardroom exits, the interview may not provide many answers. What it does show is that McKay’s position has not changed. He remains determined to keep the reasons behind his departure private, while continuing to speak positively about both the club and its supporters.
