Celtic is taking a measured approach in appointing a successor to Ange Postecoglou, who recently left the club to sign a four-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite the pressure from fans for a swift appointment ahead of pre-season, Celtic’s top brass, including majority shareholder Dermot Desmond, are committed to a thorough review of potential candidates.
The process of selecting Postecoglou’s successor is expected to take weeks rather than days, say the Daily Record.
Desmond is keen to personally evaluate all potential options before selecting his preferred candidate. As a result, Celtic fans may have to wait a while longer to learn who will be leading their team in the upcoming season.
Brendan Rodgers is also taking time to consider his options.
Rodgers, who was previously at the helm of Celtic, had planned to take a year off after leaving Leicester. However, he would need to be convinced that the timing is right for a return to his former club. There is a growing feeling amongst the Celtic support that the timing could be right, with quality of players and position that the club finds itself in.
While Rodgers deliberates, Celtic’s hierarchy is exploring various contingency plans. Early front runners include former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, Manchester City’s assistant coach Enzo Maresca, and Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna, who has emerged as an unexpected candidate.
