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EXCLUSIVECeltic hand 80-year-old former Spurs boss David Pleat scouting role, with focus on English game

Celtic have drafted former Tottenham manager David Pleat into their English scouting set up.

A former coach, director of football and consultant scout at Spurs, the North London club announced that the 80-year-old would be stepping back from his duties at the end of last season.

Credited with the signings of Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen and Ben Davies, Pleat describes himself as a ‘football obsessive’.

And Celtic head of recruitment Paul Tisdale has offered the former Luton Town boss a 12-month deal to flag up any prospective signings, primarily south of the border.