Former MK Dons boss Paul Tisdale appointed to backroom role with Celtic

Former MK Dons boss Paul Tisdale has been appointed to a role with Scottish giants Celtic.

Tisdale has been appointed as Celtic’s new Head of Football Operations, with the role being a new one in Celtic’s boardroom

In their statement, Celtic said that Tisdale will be working in a role to oversee development of the club’s football operations at senior and youth level.

They said, “In this new strategic role reporting to the Board, Paul will oversee the development and management of effective operations to support high-level football performance, including the identification and development of talent, in line with the club’s objective to develop Champions League players through our Academy and recruitment processes.”

Tisdale said in an arrival interview with Celtic that he was excited to make the move to Glasgow.

He said, “It is a huge honour to accept this new role at Celtic and join a club of such pedigree and stature.

“I can’t wait to join the team, to begin my work and deliver positive results. Celtic demands and deserves excellence across all areas and I know that that is something the Board and Brendan seek at all times.

“Having knowledge already of Celtic, I know there are so many quality, authentic  people at the club all pulling in the same direction and passionate for success.

“I look forward to joining them as we work together to deliver excellence for the club and our supporters.”

Tisdale previously managed MK Dons in 2018 and 2019. After 12 years in charge at Exeter City, Tisdale moved to Milton Keynes in June 2018 after failing to agree a new contract with the side from Devon.

He would win a Manager of the Month prize in October 2018 and would ultimately see MK Dons win promotion from League Two at the end of the 2018/19 season thanks to victory over Mansfield Town on the final day of the season, which saw the Dons leapfrog the side from Nottinghamshire to swipe the automatic promotion berth on the final day.

However, Tisdale would struggle in League One the following season, with a run of one point from nine games ending in his dismissal by the Dons in November 2019, with the announcement coming straight after a defeat at home by Tranmere Rovers.

Since leaving MK, Tisdale has had short-lived stints with Bristol Rovers and Stevenage, while he also had roles as a consultant, including work with Premier League clubs to advise on their transfer operations.