Celtic: Paul Tisdale named head of football operations

Celtic have appointed former Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale as their head of football operations.

Tisdale had notable spells at Southampton and Bristol City in his playing days before injury cut short his career at the age of 26.

He moved into management with Bath then made his biggest impression during 12 years at Exeter, when the Grecians were known for developing academy players.

The 51-year-old has become a consultant since ending his managerial career and assisted Celtic during the summer transfer window.

“It is a huge honour to accept this new role and join a club of such pedigree and stature,” he said.

“I can’t wait to join the team, to begin my work and deliver positive results. Celtic demands and deserves excellence across all areas and I know that that is something the board and Brendan [Rodgers] seek at all times.

“I will be doing all I can to further develop our work across talent identification, development and analytics, always with the aim of ensuring high-level support of football performance.

“Having knowledge already of Celtic, I know there are so many quality, authentic people at the club all pulling in the same direction and passionate for success.”

Manager Brendan Rodgers is excited by the skills the Englishman will bring to Celtic.

“He is a hugely talented man who I know will make a real positive difference to us and give us a new edge,” he added.

“He knows modern football inside out, he understands what we need as a club, what our team needs to operate at a high level, and how we can develop positively and successfully across a number of functions within the club.”