John Higgins sent Celtic a transfer warning after what he heard about Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham’s contract situation at the club.
Reports suggested discussions had taken place over reduced terms for Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham, two coaches who played key roles in helping Martin O’Neill and Celtic win a league and Scottish Cup double.
However, even though Celtic are close to an agreement with the duo, there is still no news that a deal has been reached and Higgins believes that is bad news for the club’s summer transfer window.
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Higgins ‘baffled’ over Celtic’s handling of coaching contracts
Higgins did not hold back when asked about Celtic’s delay in appointing Maloney and Fotheringham as the snooker legend said the stand-off does not bode well for the club being able to get transfer deals done this summer.
Higgins told Open Goal, “It just goes to show you if they’re supposedly haggling over what they’re haggling over and giving these guys the same money or even a wee bit more after helping Martin win the league last year?
“Baffling.”
As a lifelong Celtic fan, Higgins’ words will be echoed by a vast majority of the Hoops support who have watched various transfer windows over the last three seasons end disastrously.
Celtic transfer warning adds to wider scrutiny of decision-making
Higgins’ comments tap into a familiar theme around how Celtic manage contracts and transfer business over the last few years.
The reduced terms offered to both Celtic coaches have already raised eyebrows in the media, particularly given the impact Maloney and Fotheringham had in stabilising and supporting the first-team last season.
But as the situation drags on, Higgins’ reaction highlights how closely every decision at Celtic is now being scrutinised, especially after a campaign that ended with a double.
For Higgins, he summed it all up perfectly and ‘baffling’ is how many thousands of Celtic supporters will find this bizarre situation.
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