The winds of change seem to be blowing around Celtic as the club enter a new era. And if recent rumours are anything to go by, then Eddie Howe looks very likely to be named the club’s new manager in the near future.
It will be quite a task for anyone who comes in. A major overhaul is set to take place at Parkhead. Peter Lawwell will be retiring after 17 years at the club, long-time captain Scott Brown is also set to leave for Aberdeen, Nick Hammond has resigned from his position as the Head of Football Operations and a number of other players are expected to leave as well.
While it might not have ended as he would have wanted, it is safe to say that Neil Lennon enjoyed a lot of success during his second stint as the manager of the Hoops. And there are not many people who know the club better than him.
Lennon has warned his successor about taking over at a club in transition and the need to hit the ground running as well. As reported by The Scottish Sun, the Northern Irishman said:
"“A club in transition. I have gone. Peter Lawwell, the chief executive has gone.“He was there for 17 years and was a huge presence around the club in a positive way.“Scott Brown, one of the most successful captains in the history of the club is off to Aberdeen next year and Nick Hammond left this week so there will be a new head of recruitment.“Whoever goes in will have a blank canvas but the magnitude of the club and the expectations of the supporters mean you have to hit the ground running as soon as you can.“But whoever goes in it’s a great challenge for them and a very exciting period for them as well.”"
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The next Celtic manager will take on an unique challenge
There is no denying the fact that next season promises to be a transitional one for the club. But even then, there will be the pressure to win trophies, as is always the case at a club the size of Celtic.
After a disappointing campaign that saw them lose the Premiership title race to the Rangers with 6 games to spare, the desire will be even stronger to do well next season and return to the top of Scottish football once again.
It will take time for new players and a new manager to come in and adjust to the club though. And they must be given the time and opportunity to do so.