Shaun Maloney might be an excellent choice for the Celtic DoF role
Shaun Maloney might be an excellent choice for the Celtic DoF role
June 1, 2021
When we talk about a Director of Football for Celtic, do we know what we mean?
Some background: for so long, it looked like “transfer guru” Fergal Harkin, of Manchester City, was the man for the job. Today, as it turns out, he might not be. In reporting by the Daily Record, Harkin was dismissed in the same breath as the one used to tout Shaun Maloney [Daily Record].
Long-term readers of this website may remember the case being made for Shaun Maloney being the next Celtic boss. Maybe it was premature, but he remains a relatively popular name in Glasgow, and his buccaneering style with Roberto Martinez at Belgium is clearly working. With an embarrassment of riches, Maloney has helped to turn a team of talented individuals into a cohesive attacking unit.
The phone call that led to Shaun Maloney s coaching exit from Celtic
April 25, 2021
Shaun Maloney has given a fascinating interview to journalist Hugh MacDonald this weekend [Scottish Daily Mail 24/04 print edition, page 122], going into detail about his footballing idols and the circumstances surrounding his coaching exit from Celtic in 2018.
Maloney counts Lisbon Lion John Clark, former captain Paul Lambert, former coach John Robertson and the iconic Martin O’Neill amongst his Celtic heroes.
Giving him the confidence as a player to attack with careless abandon, he’s now taking the lessons learned from men like that into his coaching career with Belgium.
Two academy hopefuls sign up for the long-term at Celtic
January 6, 2021
Celtic have announced contract extensions for two Academy players.
On Twitter, the club revealed that Ewan Otoo and Owen Moffat had been handed new deals at the club, both until 2024. Clearly, the club have plans for the duo, who have been excellent for Celtic’s youth sides this season.
Celtic’s Twitter reveal has come at an interesting time for the club. The club has come under serious fire on social media for the much-criticised trip to Dubai. Subscribe to 67 Hail Hail TV now
But this news also comes as momentum builds for Celtic and Rangers Colts sides to join the SPFL pyramid (Daily Mail).