Celtic Recruitment Question Sparks ‘No Accountability’ Row

Aiden McGeady has questioned the level of accountability within Celtic’s recruitment setup, with Mark Cooper becoming the focus of a wider discussion over how the club’s transfer operation is structured. The former Hoops winger raised the issue after Si Ferry…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 7:38 PM
Celtic Recruitment Question Sparks ‘No Accountability’ Row
Key Things to Know
  • Aiden McGeady questioned the lack of a clear job title and accountability for Mark Cooper at Celtic.
  • Si Ferry criticized Celtic for not having a director of football or a head of recruitment.
  • Paul Slane argued that Celtic failed to address known squad needs at left-back and goalkeeper in a timely manner.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady and media pundits have questioned the club's recruitment structure during a discussion on Open Goal. Si Ferry raised concerns over Celtic's lack of a director of football and head of recruitment, while McGeady questioned the undefined role of Mark Cooper. McGeady suggested that the lack of an official title for Cooper prevents accountability within the club's recruitment department.

The panel also criticized Celtic's failure to address key squad areas earlier, including left-back, goalkeeper, and left winger. Paul Slane pointed out that Celtic knew they needed a goalkeeper due to Kasper Schmeichel's retirement, while Andy Halliday offered a positive assessment of new signing Baur.

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