Celtic identify international manager as leading target

It looks like Celtic have identified an international manager as a leading target for the vacant Parkhead job.
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Who will be the next Celtic manager? At this point in time, nobody seems to have a real clue about that. The club have been linked with a variety of targets though, as the shortlist seems to be growing with every passing hour. In the past few weeks, we saw the Rangers struggle to convince managers to come to Glasgow. Will the same happen with the Hoops, especially after how Brendan Rodgers' run ended?

It is very clear that the majority of the fans would like to see Ange Postecoglou being brought back. And fortunately, he is one of the names believed to be on Celtic's shortlist. The issue, the Australian is also rumoured to be keen on taking a break from the game after being sacked twice over the last few months.

Other than Postecoglou, we have also seen Kieran McKenna from Ipswich Town being linked with the Parkhead job. Robbie Keane, current Ferencvaros manager and former Celtic player, is believed to be a candidate as well.

Now, another name has emerged in the rumour mill as a name Celtic are showing interest in. And just like Keane, he had also spent time at the club as a player.

Celtic identify international manager as leading target

As reported by the Daily Record, Paul Tisdale is drawing up a short list of potential candidates following Rodgers' departure. Craig Bellamy has emerged as a person of considerable interest.

Now, this is a suggestion that comes out of the blue. Bellamy has done a pretty decent job as Wales national team's manager.

That being said, he has only managed for fourteen games so far. That is not nearly enough if you are to have any hope of dealing with the pressure of life as a manager at a club like Celtic.