48-Year-Old Manager Tipped For Celtic Job After Brutal Run: Should Celtic Change Their Recruitment Model For Him?

After a rough September period, Celtic are pondering a managerial change from Martin O’Neill to Eddie Howe. The 48-year-old, who recently left Newcastle, has caught the interest of Celtic officials. Howe’s presence at the Scottish giants would be an intriguing prospect for the club. Marvin Bartley, a former colleague of Howe, thinks the Englishman might be drawn to Celtic’s big club appeal, even though he’s from England.

However, it’s worth noting that Celtic previously talked to Howe in 2021, but the deal fell through due to his desire for more control in the recruitment process. This time, Bartley believes Howe would be more inclined to take charge at Celtic, provided he’s given the freedom to make his own choices. So, should Celtic consider Howe as their new manager?

With the current results, O’Neill might reflect on his future, and Howe could be the perfect fit. But Celtic should carefully consider how much autonomy they’re willing to grant to a new manager, as respecting their established recruitment model remains crucial.