Mark Lawell lands top Chelsea role as former Celtic scouting chief links up with Xabi Alonso

Lawwell joined the Stamford Bridge club earlier this month and is settling into his new role with the Premier League big guns…

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Former Celtic transfer chief Mark Lawwell has joined Chelsea as a senior scout.
Lawwell began his new role at Stamford Bridge earlier this month to work alongside Alonso.
The 42-year-old returns to football after taking two years out following his departure from Celtic.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic transfer chief Mark Lawwell has returned to football after landing a role as a senior scout at Chelsea. The 42-year-old joined the Premier League club earlier this month to work closely with Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

Lawwell previously spent time at Celtic under Ange Postecoglou, overseeing signings such as Alistair Johnston and Nicolas Kuhn. After resigning following criticism from supporters and spending two years away from the game, he has now taken up his new scouting position in England.

Read the full article on Daily Record

Mark Lawell lands top Chelsea role as former Celtic scouting chief links up with Xabi Alonso

More Scottish Premiership News

Never Miss a Sports Update