Celtic fans were warned by Sunderland supporters about Lee Congerton when he was appointed.
Lee Congerton’s role as Celtic head of recruitment is coming under close scrutiny from the press and supporters after a miserable transfer window.
Celtic’s failings in the market has left them short defensively and resulted with elimination in the Champions League knockout rounds.
Congerton was appointed in March 2017 amid warnings from Sunderland fans after his spell there ended miserably.
Sunderland supporters branded Congerton an ‘appalling appointment’ by Celtic at the time.
He arrived at Celtic with a big point to prove, and so far has failed to restore his reputation.
Congerton knew Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers from his time at Chelsea, but the pair have not enjoyed success in the transfer market in Scotland.
Signing they have made like Marvin Compper and Jack Hendry have been busts, and they have ignored other weak spots in their team, with a goalkeeper needed to challenge Craig Gordon in addition to issues at centre-back and right-back.
No replacement was signed for Patrick Roberts after his two-year loan spell, and Celtic’s problems came to prominence with their early Champions League elimination this week.
Sunderland fans have been discussing Congerton, and believe Celtic’s issues are no surprise…
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