Celtic has appointed Paul Tisdale as its

Head of Football Operations (Club News).

Celtic has appointed Paul Tisdale as its Head of Football Operations (Club News).

Celtic Football Club is thrilled to announce Paul Tisdale’s

appointment as Head of Football Operations.

 

In this new strategic role, Paul will report to the Board and oversee

the development and

management of effective operations to support high-level

football performance,

including talent identification and development, in

line with the club’s goal of developing

Champions League players through our Academy and

recruitment processes.

 

In addition, Paul will collaborate with the club’s analytics functions,

assisting colleagues throughout the organization in continuously

improving our processes.

Paul played for a variety of clubs in the 1990s, including Southampton

and Bristol City,

but an injury ended his career at the age of 26.

 

Paul went on to have a successful career in football management,

including a 12-year stint as manager of Exeter City,

which was well-known for nurturing academy players.

 

Following his retirement from football management,

Paul has advised and supported a number of teams and groups

of clubs on recruitment,

football operations,

analytics, and innovation, and he brings a wealth of expertise

and experience to his new role at Celtic.

 

Paul helped the club during the summer transfer window and now

joins Celtic on a permanent

basis as we look to propel the team ahead.

Celtic Chief Executive Michael Nicholson stated,

“We are delighted to appoint Paul as Head of Football Operations,

and we are confident he will add a new dimension to our work.”

Talent identification and talent development,

from our Academy through to our first team,

is of fundamental importance to the club’s strategy,

and Paul has tremendous expertise in these areas.’

 

“We are certain that he will bring great experience, energy and innovation to what we do,

working alongside Brendan, our football manager,

Chris McCart Head of Academy and our excellent wider football staff,

to bring further development and success to the club.”

 

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic manager, said:

“I am delighted that we have been able to bring Paul to the club in this crucial new role

, and I am looking forward to working with him.