Celtic’s 2022 squad that battered Rangers makes current recruitment look grim

A comparison between Celtic's September 2022 matchday squad under Ange Postecoglou and the current squad under Martin O'Neill highlights a stark gap in quality. The 2022 squad, which secured a 4-0 win over Rangers, featured key players such as Joe Hart, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Matt O'Riley, Jota, and Kyogo Furuhashi. This core group eventually went on to win the domestic Treble during the 2022/23 season.

The article highlights the extraordinary recruitment hit-rate during Postecoglou's first year, noting highly successful signings like Reo Hatate, Liel Abada, and Josip Juranovic. Many of these players were acquired for modest fees and later sold for substantial profits. In contrast, the current Celtic squad faces significant questions regarding its depth and overall quality.