Celtic are set to start a new chapter in their history after Brendan Rodgers' shock resignation as manager. The club's search for a new permanent boss is now well underway, with several candidates being linked to the Hoops job.
Former Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna has emerged as one of the top contenders for the role, according to reports. The 39-year-old Irishman has been in charge at Ipswich since 2019 and has successfully led the team to promotion to the Premier League under his leadership. Celtic are keen on signing McKenna, but he will require a compensation package of around £5m.
Another name who is being considered for the job is Ange Postecoglou, the Australian former boss who was sacked by Nottingham Forest earlier this year. Postecoglou has a strong track record in management, having previously led clubs such as Melbourne City and Olympiakos to success. However, it remains to be seen whether he will return to management so soon after his sacking.
Craig Bellamy, the current boss of Wales, is also being touted as a potential candidate for the Celtic job. The 47-year-old former Celtic player has been praised for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire his players. However, it's unclear whether Celtic would be able to convince him to leave his current role.
The club have also been linked with Robbie Keane and Damien Duff, both of whom have strong ties with the board through their family connections. However, neither man has been officially approached by the club yet.
As Celtic look for a new manager, they face an uphill battle in convincing some fans that the right candidate is being considered for the job. The relationship between Rodgers and the board had soured significantly before his resignation, with major shareholder Dermot Desmond accusing the manager of misleading fans over his contract talks and transfer business. Desmond has also claimed that Rodgers' actions "fuelled hostility" towards the board and executive team.
Celtic's upcoming fixtures are set to be a test of their new management structure. The club will host Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, before facing Rangers in an Old Firm League Cup semi-final on Sunday. They will also face Midtjylland in the Europa League on November 6, and Kilmarnock at home on November 9.
With the search for a new permanent manager now underway, Celtic are eager to get back on track after a tumultuous season under Rodgers' leadership. However, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to attract top-class talent in the wake of their boardroom drama.
Former Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna has emerged as one of the top contenders for the role, according to reports. The 39-year-old Irishman has been in charge at Ipswich since 2019 and has successfully led the team to promotion to the Premier League under his leadership. Celtic are keen on signing McKenna, but he will require a compensation package of around £5m.
Another name who is being considered for the job is Ange Postecoglou, the Australian former boss who was sacked by Nottingham Forest earlier this year. Postecoglou has a strong track record in management, having previously led clubs such as Melbourne City and Olympiakos to success. However, it remains to be seen whether he will return to management so soon after his sacking.
Craig Bellamy, the current boss of Wales, is also being touted as a potential candidate for the Celtic job. The 47-year-old former Celtic player has been praised for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire his players. However, it's unclear whether Celtic would be able to convince him to leave his current role.
The club have also been linked with Robbie Keane and Damien Duff, both of whom have strong ties with the board through their family connections. However, neither man has been officially approached by the club yet.
As Celtic look for a new manager, they face an uphill battle in convincing some fans that the right candidate is being considered for the job. The relationship between Rodgers and the board had soured significantly before his resignation, with major shareholder Dermot Desmond accusing the manager of misleading fans over his contract talks and transfer business. Desmond has also claimed that Rodgers' actions "fuelled hostility" towards the board and executive team.
Celtic's upcoming fixtures are set to be a test of their new management structure. The club will host Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, before facing Rangers in an Old Firm League Cup semi-final on Sunday. They will also face Midtjylland in the Europa League on November 6, and Kilmarnock at home on November 9.
With the search for a new permanent manager now underway, Celtic are eager to get back on track after a tumultuous season under Rodgers' leadership. However, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to attract top-class talent in the wake of their boardroom drama.
just when you think the club is done with drama, another chapter unfolds... i'm not sure if the £5m package for Kieran McKenna will be enough to lure him to Celtic tho 
, and what about Postecoglou's return to management? doesn't he deserve a break after sacking by Nottingham Forest? 
on the other hand, Craig Bellamy would be an awesome choice - his tactical brains and experience would be a great asset 
but will the fans be convinced that the right candidate is being considered for the job? 
theyve been through so much together and now its like theyre starting from scratch 
i mean id rather see Kieran McKenna take over than Postecoglou hes been in some big managerial battles already 
but for real who knows whats gonna happen? maybe this is an opportunity for the club to shake things up and bring in someone new? 
. not sure if they'll be able to attract anyone with the drama that went down between rodgers and the board... it's like, how much drama can one club handle before it starts to affect the team on the pitch 
? anyhoo, hope mckenna or whoever ends up getting the job can get the celtic magic back going 
. also, rangers are gonna love this 
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. Anyway, back to Celtic... I don't know what it is with this boardroom drama, but it seems like every time there's a change in management, it's like the whole club is going through puberty – all the drama and angst 
. Oh wait, I just remembered that my favorite coffee shop here has a new summer menu out 
... have you guys tried their cold brew? It's so good!
. And Bellamy's not even in the running because he's still got his job elsewhere... it's all so confusing 
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. Can't they just give someone a chance without assuming they're all gonna screw up? Geez...
they're having so much drama behind the scenes 
. I think Kieran McKenna would be a sick pick tho 
he's got some solid experience under his belt and could bring some stability to the club. But, idk, Ange Postecoglou is also kinda tempting 
he's got that Aussie charm lol but we gotta wait and see if he's ready for the challenge 
. Rodgers quits, now they're scrambling around trying to find a new manager without even having a decent transfer window 
I know some fans are gonna be skeptical about any new manager but honestly, I just want to see the team succeed and win some games again 
️. Let's just hope this new guy can bring some stability and get us back on track 
. They're looking for a new manager and it's like, what happened with Brendan Rodgers? Did he just get bored or was there something fishy going on between him and the board? And why is everyone making such a big deal about his resignation?
. Do you think Celtic can turn things around and attract top-class talent again? Can they really overcome their boardroom drama and get back to being the team everyone loves? So many questions!