‘An absolute fraud’ ‘Disgraceful’ ‘I’d be sacked’ Celtic fans call time up on Doctor Tisdale

Paul Tisdale’s first public appearance at Celtic Park led to an instant verdict from supporters.

There is no place at the club for the self-styled Doctor of Football who has worked his way in as Head of Football Operations.

Based on nothing in particular other than a hunch from Dermot Desmond.

Sleeping on the job isn’t on in any circumstances. It is non-negotiable, no mitigating circumstances Doctor.

There are various theories over how Tisdale managed to get in front of Celtic’s golf loving billionaire. The golf course is a natural suggestion, another is that there is a tedious family link.

EPIC RECRUITMENT FAILING

At a meeting with the Celtic Collective in October Chris McKay confirmed that the job Tisdale has wasn’t advertised. But he wasn’t giving anything away on the actual recruitment process.

Once in the door at Celtic last summer as a consultant Tisdale didn’t hesitate to start putting together his empire. Firstly by trashing everything that was in already in place.

It wasn’t great but during 2024 Rodgers pushed through the signings of Nicolas Kuhn, Adam Idah, Auston Trusty, Arne Engels and Luke McCowan.

The 2025 intake has been horrific led by Shin Yamada, Hayato Inamura, Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Sebastian Tounekti.

None of them were improvements on last season’s squad, two of them never made the 25 man Europa League squad.

Plus there was an attempt at winning favour with Manchester City for Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. City will be recalling their defender on January 1 after 60 minutes of first team football and a B team skelping at East Fife.

All of that is on the watch of the Football Doctor.

SIX PRICELESS SECONDS

The Sky Sports camera-man that captured Tisdale power napping deserves the gratitude of every Celtic fan. As does the Editor that switched to that shot.

In six seconds the complacency and contempt that runs through Celtic like a virus was captured.

Meanwhile in the dug-out Tisdale’s choice as manager was providing priceless social media content.

Connect 4 sales have been given a massive boost ahead of Christmas.

Using a magnetic tactics board might go down a treat with North American soccer parents but it won’t wash in Glasgow.

Callum McGregor has worked under two great Celtic managers, they could communicate all right.

COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN

Wilfried Nancy appears to have the communication skills of Michael Nicholson.

You don’t engage with someone central to winning five trebles through red and blue markers on a tactics board.

You tell him face to face what to do. Get the ball right or left. Move it faster or slower.

It was a horrific look for everyone looking in, in tandem with Doctor Football having his nap.

Kwame Ampadu is the link between Tisdale and Nancy.

That is what Celtic have been reduced to. By the sneering board that can’t hold an AGM with a Chairman that invited Ross Desmond to demonise fans and shareholders.

The gig is up for the current Celtic board, there is no way back for Nicholson and the rest of them.

The only remaining question is when do they move out and on what terms?

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