There will be a variety of reactions across Celtic cyberspace to the news that Scott Brown has been sacked by Ayr United.

You can already see some of them. The posts, the podcasts, the subtle and not so subtle suggestions that maybe now is the time for him to come “home,” to take up a standing offer, to step into some comfortable role at Celtic Park and bide his time.

I’m not saying anyone wants him as manager. We are not quite that far down the rabbit hole, although there might be moments during the summer where the mass hysteria if we’re dragging things out makes even that sound like a good idea.

But to join the coaching staff, well that sounds sensible on the surface. It sounds like the club showing a bit of loyalty. It sounds like looking after one of our own.

Obviously, it’s also the worst thing he, and we, could do.

Years ago, Peter Lawwell told Brown he would have a place at Celtic whenever he wanted it.

That kind of offer is often dressed up as respect, but in truth it is something else. It is the soft landing. The easy road. The...