This past week has one of total joy. Quality signings in the door, and of course that thumping win over theRangers in the Glasgow Derby.

One thing that might have been forgotten in all that euphoria is that Celtic still hasn’t put in place a new head of recruitment, although from Brendan’s frank and honest remarks ahead of the window closing this is something that will be occupying his time after he’s had a few well earned days away from Lennoxtown.

I’m not being a killjoy, far from it, but we’ve got to move in a position of strength and hiring a new head of recruitment is a step in the right direction. It’s all very well that Brendan on a needs must basis has stepped into that role this summer and has certainly impressed but his focus needs to be on the training ground, developing the squad and preparing the players for the exciting Champions League challenges that are upcoming.

It’s been nearly six months after all since Mark Lawwell stood down, and yet here we are with no replacement to fill that void, and there’s not even been any rumours or reports about Celtic making moves for any potential replacements.

Despite that Celtic still managed to do some great work in the transfer window and got some quality additions in the door, but I’m sure we can all agree that it could have been done much quicker. Waiting until the last week of the window is good for no one, and having the right staff on board would help us avoid all that unnecessary drama.

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Celtic is currently in a great position of strength on the park and off. It’s time we made great strides towards building an even stronger foundation and put ourselves in line with the European elite, because that is the best way possible to give Celtic a chance of bridging the gap with the elite clubs in European football in the modern era and to allow Celtic to start punching above our weight.

On the European front we have been a dominant, under achieving force for too long. When opponents or new signings refer to Celtic as being an ‘historic club’ they are obviously meaning that in a complimentary way. However as time goes by it’s becoming a harsh reminder of our failing on the European front for too long now.

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We are in a good place right now. Let’s make sure it gets even better, and hiring a competent head of recruitment will help us achieve our goals, domestically and maybe even back on the European stage.

Just an Ordinary Bhoy