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Trusted reporter expects Postecoglou appointment ‘within days’

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Celtic are hoping to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new manager within a week according to David Friel.

Back in February The Sun reporter managed to get the scoops of Neil Lennon’s resignation 10 hours ahead of the Stock Market announcement. Friel is a former Celtic View reporter.

On Friday afternoon news emerged that the three month search for a successor to Lennon wouldn’t be concluded by the appointment of Eddie Howe as manager.

Celtic fans were far from pleased with that development, when the hunt shifted to former Australian national boss Postecoglou the mood became even darker.

Should the 55-year-old get the job he will require a work permit, a UEFA Pro Coaching Licence then a 10 day stint in quarantine before he can get hands on at Lennoxtown with pre-season training scheduled to start on June 17.

Ignoring the fact that Postecoglou doesn’t have a UEFA Proc coaching licence, The Sun reports:

CELTIC hope to seal the deal to make Ange Postecoglou their new boss this week. SunSport revealed the Hoops are in advanced talks with the Greek-born Australian after Eddie Howe pulled out.

If negotiations go to plan, it’s understood Postecoglou could be appointed within days. He currently manages Japanese giants Yokohama F Marinos and is expected to lead them into a J1 League clash with Shimizu S-Pulse this morning. Parkhead chiefs are likely to speak with Marinos after that.

While securing a work permit shouldn’t be a problem, ex-Australia boss Postecoglou, 55, would have to quarantine after jetting into Scotland.

Describing Yokohama as giants is a bit of a stretch, last season they finished ninth in the J League, this term they are currently in fourth place with 31 points from 15 matches, 18 points behind Kawasaki with four games in hand over the league leaders.

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