The former Celtic defender doesn’t believe the bad feeling at the club will last long.
After last week’s European defeat to Cluj criticism of the Hoops has been fierce.
Whether Neil Lennon, Scott Brown or Peter Lawwell on the receiving end, it’s been fairly relentless since the full-time whistle against the Romanians.
An underwhelming follow up performance against Dunfermline last Saturday didn’t help, with Lennon’s side scraping past the lower league side in extra-time.
Caldwell though knows all about being unpopular at the club, admitting he used to get it every week when he played under Gordon Strachan.
He reckons that it’s all just part of the culture at the Hoops.
As quoted by The Scottish Sun, he said: “They didn’t play well against Cluj, but everyone should know by now that it’s not easy to qualify.
“The criticism and furore that’s come on the back of that defeat is just classic Celtic. For me, this so-called crisis won’t last too long but, as players, all they can do is try to ride it out.
“I remember what that can be like. I was criticised every week!”
Is there light and the end of the tunnel for Celtic?
The only way Lennon and his team can begin to win over their doubters is with a confident performance and result at home to AIK at Celtic Park on Thursday night.
Another poor display, or worse a negative result, will heap pressure on the club at a level so far unseen this summer. They need to secure a lead in the tie to take to Sweden next week.
Signings are also needed. It’s been nearly a month since the Hoops made a first-team level signing.
If the decision makers at the club can demonstrate to supporters that the squad is being strengthened then that will also likely placate some fans.
It’s undoubtedly a tricky time for the Hoops, but as Caldwell notes criticism is nothing new, and the squad must show the character that shows why they are Scottish champions, or risk their entire season going off the rails.
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