Stephen McGowan reveals the extent of Dermot Desmond's hands-on role at Celtic this summer

Originally published at: Journalist reveals the extent of Dermot Desmond's hands on role at Celtic

Celtic have had an interesting nine months. From the Neil Lennon and Peter Lawwell exits, the Nick Hammond departure through to the Eddie Howe debacle, Ange Postecoglou arrival and busy transfer window, it certainly hasn’t been quiet. And it appears at the centre of it all has been prominent shareholder Dermot Desmond. We’ve heard reports…

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I often wonder if DDs influence as major (not majority) shareholder is overestimated. What does he actually do? Obviously not choose who we sign and not finance incoming transfers as they have more than financed themselves

@john.mcginley. The whole thing is already there, from sports science staff and recruitment. Only the sporting director is missing? I was hopeful of Gordon taking that position.