It’s clear that Celtic is facing a significant recruitment challenge all over the pitch this summer, but it’s not just quality that needs bringing in, it’s leadership too.
Joe Hart’s departure highlights a pressing concern for Celtic: the scarcity of natural leaders within the squad.
With captain Callum McGregor and Vice-Captain Cameron Carter-Vickers both sidelined due to injuries—the latter enduring a particularly challenging season—it’s evident that the team’s leadership resources are stretched thin. Beyond these figures, the presence of experienced leaders within the team is notably lacking, despite Greg Taylor’s commendable qualities.
This scenario underscores a broader issue for Celtic. The team, while not the youngest, exhibits a surprising level of inexperience, particularly in high-stakes situations. That’s been clear this season.
This observation suggests a critical need for the club to address not only the evident gaps in quality across various positions but also the urgent requirement for leadership on the field.
The upcoming summer transfer window presents an opportunity for Celtic to tackle these challenges head-on. However, the task is daunting.
The departure of key figures such as Mark Lawwell, the Head of Recruitment, and Joe Dudgeon, the Lead First Team Scout, complicates the club’s preparation for a pivotal transfer period. Their exits add an additional layer of complexity to Celtic’s recruitment strategy, at a time when strategic foresight and experience are paramount.
I’m sure Celtic will have some planning in place, Joe Hart’s exit doesn’t come as a surprise, but replacing his leadership is an almighty task.
You look around the team on Sunday there, who stepped up and led the side?
It’s a glaring deficit in this Celtic team which needs addressing in the summer.
