We’ve now went nearly a YEAR without a Head Of Recruitment At Celtic
Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
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I think one of the biggest problems at Celtic right now is that nobody seems to know who is actually responsible for building our squad.
And when you look at the summer transfer window, it is difficult to argue that everything is working as it should.
Joseph has suggested that recruitment meetings involve Martin O’Neill, Shaun Maloney, Michael Nicholson and other senior figures, but without a clear hierarchy or somebody taking responsibility for the overall footballing strategy.
That is quite alarming.
We are one of the biggest clubs in Scotland, regularly competing in European football, yet we appear to be operating without some of the key positions that most modern football clubs consider essential.
Who is identifying our targets? Who is planning for the next transfer window? Who is deciding which positions need strengthened? And who is ultimately accountable when things go wrong?
I don’t think supporters should have to guess.
The problem is that this isn’t just about one poor transfer window. It feels like a wider issue with how Celtic operate.
We seem to make decisions reactively rather than having a proper plan in place. We wait until a problem becomes obvious, scramble around for solutions and then wonder why deals take so long.
I also don’t think Martin O’Neill should be expected to carry the responsibility for every recruitment decision. His job should be managing the team, improving players and getting results.
He needs a proper football department behind him.
I want Celtic to have a clear recruitment structure, a sporting director with real authority and a team of scouts who understand exactly what type of football we want to play.
Most importantly, somebody needs to be accountable.
We have heard enough about the club’s ambitions. Now I want to see the people running Celtic actually put the structure in place to deliver them.
Because if nobody is in control of recruitment, is it really any surprise that our transfer windows continue to look like a shambles?
Key Takeaways
- Celtic’s recruitment structure lacks clarity, with no clear responsibility for squad building.
- Anthony Joseph highlights missing key positions like Head of Recruitment and Sporting Director.
- Current decision-making seems reactive, leading to poor transfer window management.
- The club needs a clear recruitment structure and accountable leadership to match ambitions.
- Without proper planning, Celtic risks continuing ineffective transfer strategies.
