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title: "Celtic: Kieran Devlin’s backroom staff opinion"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-09-23T15:10:37Z"
modified: "2021-09-23T15:10:37Z"
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# Celtic: Kieran Devlin’s backroom staff opinion

**Celtic reporter [Kieran Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2839456/2021/09/22/celtic-score-raith-rovers-league-cup/?article_source=search&search_query=devlin) has had his say on the possibility of any further backroom staff additions at Parkhead.**

### The Lowdown: McElhone arrival

Ange Postecoglou has been after additions to the sports science department since [July](https://www.67hailhail.com/news/ange-postecoglou-thinks-celtic-need-more-sports-science-staff/), and the Hoops finally added to that area in the week by bringing in [Anton McElhone](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19594955.celtic-appoint-ex-morton-boss-anton-mcelhone-head-sports-science/).

The 40-year-old, a former [fitness coach](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/anton-mcelhone/profil/trainer/69638) at Tottenham and New England Revolution, left Morton earlier this year following a [caretaker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/anton-mcelhone/profil/trainer/69638) stint as manager.

McElhone’s arrival was the first backroom addition under Postecoglou, and Devlin has given his view on any more joining him.

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### The Latest: Devlin’s comments

Devlin ran a [Q&A on The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2839456/2021/09/22/celtic-score-raith-rovers-league-cup/?article_source=search&search_query=devlin) ahead of Celtic’s League Cup quarter-final with Raith Rovers on Thursday.

He was asked by one fan if there would be any further backroom staff additions, and although he had no new information, he claimed a possible head of recruitment arrival would be an ‘important’ step.

> “Hopefully, but I don’t have any info on that myself. Still don’t have a head of recruitment obviously, which would be important for ensuring the January signings actually fit what Postecoglou wants.”

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### The Verdict: Time is ticking

Celtic are also without a permanent CEO following Dominic McKay’s [exit](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dominic-mckay-leaves-chief-executive-role-at-celtic-65fc0pjjc#:~:text=Celtic%20last%20night%20kicked%20off,after%20officially%20replacing%20Peter%20Lawwell.) earlier this month, so the Hoops could do with bringing in more off-field members before the winter window.

A new CEO and head of recruitment through the door at Parkhead soon could help Postecoglou in regards to putting a January plan in place, but time is ticking.

***In other news: [Alison Conroy shares late double Celtic blow for Ange ahead of Raith Rovers clash.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-alison-conroy-shares-hoops-update/)***