Writing for The Scotsman this afternoon journalist Andrew Smith, has provided an update on the Gordon Strachan speculation that re-emerged overnight linking the former Celtic manager with a return to the club as Technical Director or Director of Football.
Smith confirms that this story is a non-runner having discussed the matter with a club source today. Here’s what The Scotsman has reported on the renewed speculation this afternoon…
Meanwhile, a club source has dismissed speculation Gordon Strachan could be in line for the technical director position as Celtic’s revamp their football department around new manager Ange Postecoglou. Strachan currently operates in the role for Dundee, while son Gavin’s future as a current coach at the Parkhead club has yet to be clarified. Both Gavin Strachan and John Kennedy will assist Postecoglou as the club’s pre-season training begins tomorrow, in preparation for the Champions League second round qualifier against FC Midtjylland. The Glasgow first leg will take place on July 20, with the return eight days later.
The link to the Director of Football job is several weeks old, having been discussed as a supporters meeting, as we reported on here. The spotlight returning to the rumoured Celtic appointment today was mixed with plenty disagreeing with bringing Strachan back to the club to work alongside his son, while many were quite pleased and noted that he’d done very well in the transfer market given the limited budget he had at his disposal. A sample of views are shown below…
WGS as DoF ticks a lot of boxes.
Knows the club
Knows the Scottish game
Won’t be eyeing a move down south
Wages won’t be mentalDownsides, doubt very much that he’s kept abreast with analytics side of things. Also, it’ll appear like the club haven’t cast their eye very far.
— Timothy Leary (@sharko67) June 20, 2021
Gordon Strachan potentially returning to Celtic in 2021 is just another sign of complete and utter tunnel vision from this board.
Absolutely no progressive or new ideas and it’s jobs for the boys yet again.
Shambolic if it turns out to be true. Leaking to The Sun yet again 🤮
— The Cynic (@90MinuteCynic) June 19, 2021
Gordon Strachan should not be considered for a senior position at Celtic in 2021.
Entertaining on the Celtic Pass, sure. Do I believe he can help us ‘modernise’. Absolutely not.
— Craig (@CraigCelt) June 19, 2021
Gordon Strachan is a top top man and he absolutely loves Celtic. In his words, “proud to be part of the Celtic family”.
— Michael McCahill 🍀 (@MickMcCahill) June 20, 2021
Knew Gordon Strachan was coming in since last November great move for the club ,one of only honest men who spoke on any level about Celtic past 10years would be a great appointment of he comes in as DOF , incredible knowledge and respect in football.
— sean (@huntsey1967) June 20, 2021
Gordon Strachan as DoF ? He seems to have an eye for a player, very knowledgeable about the game, doesn’t take any shit, always stands up for Celtic and is well respected but yet people were slavering over Fergal Harkin who’s an unknown and in charge of the loan players at City ?
— Griff (@MildooWolf) June 20, 2021
If the rumours about Gordon Strachan are true then it really shows how much change is needed at the top of Celtic.
— cardiffbhoy (@stephenrcardiff) June 19, 2021
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