Celtic has been left reeling by a decision made by Mark Lawwell before his recent departure from the club, potentially posing a significant setback for the Hoops.
Lawwell, who served as Head of Recruitment at Parkhead, opted to leave his role last weekend, along with his deputy Joe Dudgeon, both being placed on gardening leave. The departure of Lawwell, who joined Celtic in May 2022, following his tenure as youth chief scout at Manchester City, leaves a void that needs urgent filling.
While Celtic must maintain their focus on the pitch as they strive to outdo rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race, finding a suitable replacement for Lawwell is paramount, particularly to strategize for the upcoming summer transfer window.
A particular blow for Celtic is the absence of an option to sign Adam Idah permanently, seen as a “disaster” within the club. Norwich City reportedly plans to cash in on Idah at the end of the current campaign, making it challenging for Celtic to secure his services without a buy option.
Idah’s impact since arriving on loan at Celtic in January exacerbates the situation, with the 23-year-old netting five goals in just four Scottish Premiership starts. Rodgers has praised Idah’s abilities, emphasizing his potential to play at the highest level.
While Celtic hopes Idah’s successful stint at Parkhead will sway him towards a permanent move, the risk remains that other offers, especially from English clubs, could tempt him away. Idah’s performance for the remainder of the season holds significant importance for Celtic’s title aspirations, with the club eager to secure his long-term future.
