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Celtic Women Name Grant Scott Head Coach After Elena Sadiku's Exit

Scott arrives with a recent SWPL title on his CV, raising expectations for Celtic's restart after the winter break.

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Overview

  • Celtic confirmed on 22 December that Elena Sadiku has departed and that Grant Scott has been appointed as head coach.
  • Scott joins from Hibernian, where he won last season’s SWPL after earlier lifting a Scottish Cup and League Cup double in 2019.
  • Sadiku’s tenure delivered Celtic’s first SWPL crown in 2023/24 and a maiden Women’s Champions League group-stage appearance.
  • Celtic are fourth in the SWPL, seven points behind leaders Glasgow City, with domestic action resuming in January after the break.
  • Scott’s first match is a Scottish Cup tie against Hibernian on 11 January, while Swedish reports link Sadiku with BK Häcken and fan reaction spotlights concerns over investment.