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David Pleat joins scouting setup with focus on English game

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Jan 16, 2025.

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  1. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Celtic have drafted former Tottenham manager David Pleat into their English scouting set up.

    A former coach, director of football and consultant scout at Spurs, the North London club announced that the 80-year-old would be stepping back from his duties at the end of last season


    Credited with the signings of Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen and Ben Davies, Pleat describes himself as a ‘football obsessive’.

    And Celtic head of recruitment Paul Tisdale has offered the former Luton Town boss a 12-month deal to flag up any prospective signings, primarily south of the border.

    A consultant scout at Spurs for 14 years, former Mail Sport columnist Pleat criticised Tottenham’s decision to cast aside his years of scouting experience in a recent interview


    I was called in and informed: “It’s all data driven now we don’t need eyes and ears”. What nonsense. Data is all well and good when it enhances eyes and ears, not replaces them. I didn’t argue

    Two or three people have spoken to me about things. We’ll see. But I’m not finished. How can I step away? When it comes to football, I’m afraid I’m a total obsessive.’
     
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  2. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Plenty of experience and respect in the game.
     
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  3. celtic20

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    Never really think much of this kind of news. Hopefully he can spot a few gems.
     
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  6. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    He should be sinking halves in a bowling club somewhere.
     
  7. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    When did he leave Coronation Street?
     
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    He's aged terribly since Italia 90.
     
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    Consistent with of our recent record with promoting youth.
     
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    Be good if he can find a centre half and defensive midfielder of the quality of O'Riley.
     
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    Tons of experience and looks like he is still up for the job. Smart move by Paul Tisdale I think.
     
  12. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

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    Not expecting or imagining much to come from this appointment.



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    Seems a good appointment on paper, plenty of experience.

    Still need a lot more added when it comes to our overall recruitment.
     
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    Waste of money, we shouldn't be employing 80 year olds in any capacity. Ridiculous.
     
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  17. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Maybe we're bringing him in to scout younger scouts who can scout even younger scouts who scout players.
     
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    I dont think hes gonna rock up to Parkhead in a celtic trackie and a zimmer frame.

    Probably more of a "do your thing down there, if you recommend a player, we'll do our homework, and you get a few bob for making the spot if we sign him".
     
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  20. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    Why would you want to work at 80.