Peter Lawwell has reappeared in public since his Celtic exit, but the setting and company raise a question that does not go away.
The former Celtic chairman was spotted at Easter Road during the Edinburgh derby alongside Harry Redknapp as the match between Hibernian and Hearts played out.
Lawwell made his rare public appearance since his Parkhead exit and taking in the capital derby was the last fixture Celtic fans would expect to see him attend, especially with Harry Redknapp.
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The confirmed sighting of Lawwell and Redknapp at Easter Road as Hearts beat shows both men were in attendance.
Since Lawwell left Celtic, he has taken a role with the European Club Association and it’s a role that directly influences decisions made at UEFA and FIFA.
His appearance alongside Redknapp offers no stated reason or Celtic link. The sighting shows both men there, but nothing explains why.
There is no Celtic reason for the Lawwell Redknapp link-up
Redknapp’s presence alongside Lawwell is not explained by the fixture itself. The sighting confirms both were there, but nothing links either to the match.
Lawwell is not tied to either side involved at Easter Road. That removes any direct football reason for his attendance.
Redknapp’s involvement is just as unclear. The appearance offers no detail beyond the visual of both men simply taking in a game of football.
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