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title: "Celtic: Kieran Devlin answers Graeme Mathie question"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-10-28T12:49:48Z"
modified: "2021-10-28T12:49:48Z"
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# Celtic: Kieran Devlin answers Graeme Mathie question

**Celtic reporter [Kieran Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2913909/2021/10/26/celtic-hibernian-score-4/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic) has responded to a question regarding Graeme Mathie and a possible Parkhead return.**

### The Lowdown: Mathie’s visit

Mathie left [Hibernian](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/graeme-mathie-leaves-hibs-sporting-25104814) at the end of September following seven years at Easter Road, where he was sporting director.

He was then [spotted](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/graeme-mathie-spotted-celtic-park-25283332) at Celtic Park last weekend in the directors’ box for the Hoops’ 2-0 win over St Johnstone, sparking rumours of a possible move.

The 38-year-old is a [former youth manager and analyst](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graeme-mathie/profil/trainer/74035) at Celtic, and Devlin has weighed in with his views on Mathie.

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### The Latest: Devlin’s claim

Devlin ran a Q&A with supporters on [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2913909/2021/10/26/celtic-hibernian-score-4/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic) for Celtic’s meeting with Hibs on Wednesday.

Before the [3-1](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58976503) win, he was asked by one fan if it was true that Mathie was present at Parkhead and if he was being courted for a role at the club.

Devlin, who labelled Mathie as [‘very smart’](https://theathletic.co.uk/2913909/2021/10/26/celtic-hibernian-score-4/?article_source=search&search_query=celtic), had this to say in reply:

> “He was there yes, can’t comment on whether or not he might be being lined up, don’t know myself yet.”

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### The Verdict: One to keep an eye on…

Even though Devlin isn’t sure if Mathie’s presence at Celtic will go on to lead to a return, it could be one to keep a close eye on.

Celtic are still on the hunt for a permanent [director of football and a head of recruitment](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/graeme-mathie-spotted-celtic-park-25283332), so bringing Mathie back to a club he will know well could be handy, especially with his off-field experience in Scotland.

He was hailed as[‘fantastic’](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/hibs-chief-ben-kensell-provides-21628853) by Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell, and Devlin is also clearly a fan, but only time will tell if he returns to the club.

***In other news: [Lost the ball 48 times, 28 duels lost, 0 shots on goal: Celtic’s terrible trio despite Hibs win.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-josip-juranovic-jota-and-mikey-johnston-struggle-against-hibs/https%3a/www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-josip-juranovic-jota-and-mikey-johnston-struggle-against-hibs/)***