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Chris Sutton mentions who he wants as Neil Lennon’s successor at Celtic
Celtic are looking for the perfect manager to replace Neil Lennon after he resigned on Monday. Assistant manager John Kennedy has taken charge of first-team duties on an interim basis, but he is not expected to be given the job permanently. The Hoops will probably wait until the end of the season before appointing a new boss, and they have already been linked with numerous names. Eddie Howe, Frank Lampard, Steve Clarke, Rafa Benitez and Roberto Martinez have all been named by bookmakers as those in the running for the Celtic job, but the club’s former striker Chris Sutton wants someone else as Lennon’s successor. The Hoops legend believes that Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill is the perfect man for the rebuilding job needed at Parkhead, and not many will argue with him. Who do you think ...
Predicted Celtic XI v Aberdeen: Kennedy to make one change, 22-yr-old to replace experienced ace
Celtic host Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership this weekend and they will be hoping to delay Rangers’ title party for as long as possible. The Hoops are currently 18 points behind the league leaders and it is highly unlikely that they will return to the title race this season. Neil Lennon left his post as the Celtic manager earlier this week and John Kennedy will be the interim boss until the end of the campaign. Celtic have won 24 of their last 27 home matches against Aberdeen and they will be confident of getting the three points here. The visitors have been quite poor on their travels recently, failing to score in their last four away games. Christopher Jullien and James Forrest are the only injury worries for Celtic this week. The Hoops were beaten by Ross County in their last league...
‘Would rather have Lennon back’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 62-yr-old manager
Celtic parted ways with Neil Lennon earlier this week and they have been linked with a host of replacements so far. The latest name linked with a move to Parkhead as a replacement for Lennon is Mick McCarthy, as per Football Insider. The former Celtic player has done an impressive job at Cardiff City, guiding them into the Championship play-off positions since taking over in January. It will be interesting to see if the Scottish giants can lure the 62-year-old away from Cardiff at the end of the season. The experienced manager will be a free agent at that point and Celtic would be able to snap him up without paying any compensation. McCarthy knows the Scottish club well from his playing days and he could prove to be a decent option for the Hoops. Celtic are in need of a major rebuild this ...
‘I’d love someone like him’: Popular pundit suggests who he wants for Celtic job
Celtic are looking to appoint a new manager after Neil Lennon resigned from his role on Wednesday. Popular football pundit and talkSPORT presenter (also a massive Celtic fan), Alan Brazil has suggested that he wants to see Marcelo Bielsa to take the managerial role. Brazil, who came through the Hoops academy, has suggested that he will get the fans ‘buzzing’, and the fans will appreciate the ‘free-flowing’ football under him. Brazil told talkSPORT: “You know who I would love to come in? It’s not going to happen, for me it’s the Celtic way… Bielsa. “I’d love someone like him to come up there and get them buzzing, playing free-flowing football, chasing every ball and harrying, but that’s not going to happen.” SL View – Not going to happen This is just wishful thinking from Brazil as he...
Jeremie Frimpong’s 13-word reaction to Lennon’s Celtic exit
Celtic have parted ways with manager Neil Lennon this morning following a run of just 12 wins in 28 games in all competitions since mid-October, with assistant manager John Kennedy taking interim charge of first-team duties. While the former Hoops player has taken the brunt of the dismal form of the Parkhead outfit, there is no denying that some of the players failed to live up to the expectations this term. Celtic saw Jeremie Frimpong and Olivier Ntcham leave last month, and while the duo had no hand in the club’s struggles, their exits spoke volumes. Some of the players were no longer keen on remaining at the club, and there was little Lennon could do about it. Frimpong is grateful for the chance the erstwhile Celtic boss gave him during his time at Parkhead, and the Bayer Leverkusen ful...
What happened to Celtic PLC’s stock exchange share price right after Lennon’s exit
Neil Lennon is no longer Celtic manager having stepped down this morning, and assistant manager John Kennedy has taken charge of first-team duties on an interim basis. The Hoops are 18 points behind bitter rivals Rangers with eight games remaining, and Lennon’s departure appears to have come too little too late. Celtic fans started calling for his exit when it became apparent that the Light Blues would run away with the title if left unchecked. Rangers are now seven points away from sealing the Scottish Premiership, and while the Hoops faithful are not happy with that development, it appears that many are pleased that he has finally departed Parkhead. According to The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin, Celtic PLC’s share price had risen by 2.5 percent 20 minutes after the stock exchange opened at 8...
‘Should’ve been sacked in October’, ‘A great day’ – Some Celtic fans react to Lennon’s departure
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned from his post earlier today after a dismal run of results. The Hoops were expected to win their 10th League title in a row this season but they have been quite mediocre in all competitions and the reigning champions currently find themselves 18 points adrift of bitter rivals Rangers. The Ibrox outfit are very close to winning the Scottish Premiership this season and it is hardly surprising that Celtic have decided to part ways with Lennon. It will be interesting to see who comes in to replace the former Celtic player. According to the club’s official website, current assistant manager John Kennedy will take interim charge of the team. It seems that the Scottish giants are looking to bring in a permanent appointment at the end of this season. Len...
Five Things Celtic Must Improve For Next Season
Celtic have been below-par during the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership to date, drawing seven and losing three of our first 28 games of the season. The Hoops have basically handed the title to Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, who have an 18-point lead, albeit having played a game more. Neil Lennon didn’t get any results in Europe either, taking just one point from our first five Europa League group stage games this season. Here are five things Celtic need to improve ahead of next season in order to make sure we win the league again: 1. A Second Striker Losing Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair in back-to-back summers was a blow for Celtic but they’ve had time to replace them. Odsonne Edouard is doing just fine with 15 goals in 18 SPL starts, but has little support. Albian Ajeti was brought in to do ju...
Five Things Celtic Must Improve For Next Season
Celtic have been below-par during the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership to date, drawing seven and losing three of our first 28 games of the season. The Hoops have basically handed the title to Steven Gerrard’s Rangers, who have an 18-point lead, albeit having played a game more. Neil Lennon didn’t get any results in Europe either, taking just one point from our first five Europa League group stage games this season. Here are five things Celtic need to improve ahead of next season in order to make sure we win the league again: 1. A Second Striker Losing Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair in back-to-back summers was a blow for Celtic but they’ve had time to replace them. Odsonne Edouard is doing just fine with 15 goals in 18 SPL starts, but has little support. Albian Ajeti was brought in to do ju...
Report reveals Celtic’s plan for 27-yr-old star after blocking his move to the PL
Celtic are set to hand Callum McGregor the club captaincy when Scott Brown leaves the club as per Football Insider. The 35-year-old’s contract is due to expire in the summer and it is unclear whether the Scottish outfit will hand him an extension. The Celtic star has regressed this season and is clearly not the player he used to be. The Hoops need to move on and bring in better players if they want to progress as a club. McGregor has been a fabulous servant for the club in recent years and he has the qualities to lead them in future. The 27-year-old is an academy product and knows the club inside out. He understands the fanbase and should be able to relate to their values. There is no doubt that McGregor is probably best suited to take over the captaincy role in the current squad. He has t...
Report claims Celtic have agreement in place to sign Championship player this summer
Celtic have agreed a deal to sign the Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Shaw at the end of the season. The 19-year-old will be a free agent this summer and the Scottish giants have agreed on a pre-contract with the player now. According to Sky Sports, Wednesday are set to receive a figure of around £300,000 in compensation for the player. Shaw has been with Wednesday since the age of eight and he will be hoping to further his career in Scotland. SL View: Low risk, long term investment? The versatile Championship player can operate in defence and midfield and could be a useful squad option for Neil Lennon next season. The Hoops certainly need to add more quality and depth to their options and the talented 19-year-old could prove to be a major bargain. As for the player, Celtic would be th...
Celtic looking to snap up 54-cap international from the Premier League this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady at the end of the season. The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent in the summer, and he has failed to agree a new deal with the Premier League club. Manager Neil Lennon wants to strengthen his midfield options and is keeping tabs on the experienced midfielder’s situation at Burnley. According to the Mirror, Lennon sees Brady as a key part of his future plans and the move could be ideal for the player. SL View: Quality short term addition The 54-cap Republic of Ireland international could prove to be a quality short-term signing for the Scottish giants. He has shown his quality in the Premier League and could make an immediate impact at Celtic if he moves to Scotland. Brady is at the peak of his career right now and ...
