Eddie Howe was the guest on BBC’s Match of the Day, discussing his time out of the game following his departure from Bournemouth in the summer. The 43-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Celtic Park as well as Newcastle United but so far, the Englishman is yet to make a decision on his next job.
Despite being promised a January review into the managerial team; however, so far the manager is still in his role despite the team’s massive failing this year and supporters are furious with the club. A move for a big name like Eddie Howe, who is renowned for his development of players and tactical nouse with a team that constantly punched above his weight.
Lennon has been under considerable pressure and the fact that the club have not decided to act has been damaging both to the success of the team this season as well as to Lennon’s own reputation. His achievements cannot be understated but the manner of this season has been unacceptable. Ross County, Motherwell and Livingston have reaped the rewards of a ‘bounce’ following a change in management and Celtic have been afforded a number of opportunities to take action but have for whatever reason, decided not to.
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Howe’s stock is still high considering the impact he had with Bournemouth. Although his appearances on TV prove that he is actively touting himself for a return to management, something that we have seen in the past with Brendan Rodgers, Jose Mourinho and David Moyes all taking a trip to the studio between stints in the dugout. Howe is an impressive candidate but the longer the club wait, the more suitors will emerge as their situation changes.
As it stands, Celtic need to mount an astonishing rebuild and Dominic McKay will know that he is walking into an immensely difficult job; however, a manager like Howe in an elite footballing operation with a scouting overhaul and a Director of Football can catapult Celtic back to the league title next season.