7 realistic managerial targets who could take Celtic to the next level

Hamish has a run down of the contenders to replace Ange Postecoglou at Celtic.

=== In this video ===
00:00 Intro
03:23 Brendan Rodgers
06:11 Graham Potter
08:40 Enzo Maresca
10:30 Kjetil Knutsen
12:03 Jesse Marsch
14:33 Ralph Hasenhüttl
15:39 Francesco Farioli

[gdaam]

As a Brissie boy following Ange I want to say a huge thanks for all the content over the last 2 years Hamish. Thanks to all your team, Asim, Stevie, John and all the regulars, Scotty McDonald especially! It's brought a lot of joy to watch you share our love for Ange and his work and given a great insight into the special club Celtic FC. I wish the club all the best and will be a lifelong supporter now even without Ange, Hail Hail!

[kennymh]

Ange was/is a great manager because he was hard working, maticulous, had a clear vision, and didn’t let his heart rule his head, like not having favourite players, or getting too close to players so he couldn’t drop them or even sell them if it didn’t suit his plans. Why do we think someone this careful and calculated would t treat his own life and career any differently. Of course he had a plan to take the next step in achieving his goals and getting further in his job. He never stops. We should be grateful for what he did for us, and for leaving the club in a much better state than he found it.

[BushHH]

I've genuinely been all over every Celtic type page begging for Knutsen. He is the best fit I don't see him as a risk, i see it is an opportunity for both us and him to benefit, he's the man to prepare us for Europe and he's proved he will stick to a project. I know Ajax are interested but that shouldn't stop us trying to bring him here.
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[RabbiJochanan]

Norwegian spurs fan here. Go for Knutsen. Best manager to ever manage in Scandinavia. Absolutely transformed Bodø/Glimt. It's a really small club even in a Norwegian setting. He took them from the second tier, to immediate success domestically and in Europe, with mostly rejects he got for free or super cheap from other clubs. Extremely good at development, and plays very attacking and attractive football.

[davidcassels]

A legend. World class and genius can only be for 2 people. JOCK STEIN and JINKY.

[almamunro]

But Hamish...he kissed the badge. This is a really massive kick in the loyalty balls. Same as the rest of them. £££££

[briand.]

''Supporting Celtic isn't always easy....but it's always worthwhile" Jock Stein.

[georgebarr]

Bodo played great football, if he brings a couple of their players - it’s a great signing for me

[thoma]

Got to be Knutsen ; his team played ange ball better than us .

[brendanoconnell]

I see a few on here mentioning Kevin Muscat from Yokahama as a possibility. In Australia, he is generally considered to be the Manager from our part of the world most likely to follow in the steps of Ange. He is highly rated and worth serious consideration even though, like Ange was two years ago, he is not that well known in the British Isles. He has been a title-winning Manager in Australia and Japan, and played at a variety of UK clubs during his playing career. The fact that he played one season at Rangers should not be held against him. It would have provided him with good insights into the Scottish Premier League and the Old Firm rivalry. His teams play a similar way to those of Ange.

[S.Fitzy]

We must prioritise and approach Kjetil Knutsen. Easily the best option. Stunned you have confidentally said that he is more of a risk than an assistant manager, wild take 🤣 To do what he has done with a club you just compared to Hibs is absolutely outstanding.

[chrismcdaid]

I personally would like knutsen, bodo play good attacking football. Only person who wasn't mentioned was davie moyes. He's quite high up on the bookies shortlist, but I don't think it's all that likely.

[dct]

My overwhelming feeling is being gutted. I still can't believe what he's done, its completely marred the amazing scottish cup win to complete the treble.

[colinnewlands]

If Ange had stayed just 1 more season and lead us into Europe I would have accepted that and been satisfied that he gave us the respect he claimed to have for the club but to leave after 2 seasons has tarnished his legacy in my view. Sorry Ange, I gave you every bit of my support and loyalty I had. Pity you didn't give that to us.

[brianclements]

Never a legend mate but thankful to him for the success.

[josh]

Knutsen and Potter are my preferred choices by a mile wether we can get either is another thing entirely

[paulmcdonald]

Hamish, have loved the Channel for the past 2 years. I am a Aussie Celtic fan loved that Ange became the Manager. If anything you would have learned form Ange is there is always a plan and this includes his exit. In the previous two moves Kevin Muscat has been his replacement (Melbourne Victory & now Yokahama). He was also one of Ange's boys at South Melbourne who went on to play in the Premier League with Wolves. Yes, I know he played for Rangers and that churns your stomach but he has never played against Celtic, so he has never officially become the scum. He play's Ange's style and has the experience of taking over the club infrastructure without any major changes.

[danielpinkus]

Hi Hamish, I’ve been tuning in as well for the last 2 years from Syd. Really appreciate all the content during that time. You are super impressive and this podcast has been really enjoyable. All the best for next season. Patrick kisnorbo is a decent manager, and part of the city group, he might be on Celtics radar as well.

[christophermullan]

As an Aussie I must say I have loved watching 67 Hail Hail over the past 2 years. I will continue follow and watch 67 Hail Hail as a Celtic supporter but without the same passion of waiting for updates on "Big Ange".

[jamescotter]

Gutted Ange has left like everybody obviously done a great job .. n I can't blame him for going all managers want the EPL but not to forget we gave him the golden opportunity when nobody in Europe heard of him, but i can't help feeling he, s done a snider on us, like many before !!