I'm of the view there's been a major development behind the scenes between Ange and our powerbrokers.
I don't think this is all about money or the EPL, although it surely features in the equation.
I'm more inclined to think it has more to do with our on-going strategy and a serious difference of opinion between Ange and our major shareholder Dermot Desmond and his right hand man Peter Lawwell.
It will be interesting to see going forward, if our CEO Michael Nicholson and his progressive strategic plans are continued to be implemented, or otherwise. If he is seen to be taking a back seat, then I for one, will have serious reservations of what's going on.
By luck or design, under Ange and Nicholson we had a football and business strategy that was working effectively. Very effectively.
We were ahead of the game, identifying signings well in advance and bedding players in early, so when the football business on the park started, players were in the most part ready and raring to go.
We had a plan, a sensible and very effective business model, unlike things were before the Nicholson, Ange axis came together, where we were bringing in loan players at the eleventh hour.
Is it a case of things were going too well? We had a business and football strategy that was way out in front of our domestic rivals that was producing results on and off the park that were leaving our rivals in our wake, and as a consequence had to be reigned in to keep our rivals viable and relevant, to keep the competition competitive, and to protect the investment of our major shareholders? Could this be the reality?
I suppose we will find out in the coming weeks and months what road we are gong down as a Club. Will it be a progressive road, or will we be stuck on a roundabout.
For my part, I don't want to believe that Ange was a badge kisser and a phoney. I really don't think he was. I think his decision to leave us was based on a lot more than ambition and money, although it was obviously a consideration.
I'm sure we will have subtle soundbites emanating from favoured sources coming our way shortly. The way this saga is spinned will be interesting and insightful. I just hope when this happens, and I'm sure it will, it is not an exercise in manipulation or subterfuge for that would be a big mistake. The Celtic Support is no mugs.
I know my thoughts here will not sit well with some, nonetheless they are being made in good faith. Right or wrong, these are my views, I would be interested in hearing yours...