TIS WHIZZ

'Doctor' comes with a strong reputation but this is no emergency call from Celts

- CHRIS SUTTON

CELTIC might be about to call on the Football Doctor - while supporters wonder Doctor Who? Paul Tisdale actually looks a bit like one of the characters who would be flying around in the Tardis with his flamboyant style.

But Celtic fans shouldn't rush into any judgements.

I'm not sure how the Trilby hat or cravats would go down in Glasgow but by all accounts there is a bit of substance behind the style.

Speaking to people in England.

Tisdale has a strong reputation in the game and is generally regarded as knowing his stuff.

Celtic are on the search for someone to take over as head of football operations and this guy might fit the bill.

It would certainly be an interesting appointment.

Tisdale spent years as manager at Exeter City and it's well known how he took the club through the divisions and was there to bring through talents such as England's Ollie Watkins and Wales cap Ethan Ampadu.

He's been working as a selfstyled football doctor', which might sound a bit much but he has obviously impressed with his work enough to have had an input into several clubs in the Premier League.

Celtic could be next.

The thing about Celtic though is they may be bringing in a doctor but there won't need to be extensive surgery.

I know Brendan Rodgers went on record in the summer saying things were not quite where he wanted them to be in the recruitment side.

But they still came out of the window in a strong position, with the likes of Arne Engels looking a good find, on top of the deals for previous recruits like Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah.