Celtic have now reportedly scheduled an interview with a former player who dreams of becoming their next manager, as Dermot Desmond continues his search for a replacement for Brendan Rodgers.
The Hoops have been searching for their next manager since Rodgers made the unexpected decision to leave the club last month. Names like Ange Postecoglou, Kieran McKenna and Nicky Hayen have all been mentioned as candidates, but those at Glasgow remain without a permanent manager.
In the meantime, however, Martin O’Neill has continued to do a great job as interim to spark rumors that he could still land the job at least until the end of the season. The 73-year-old came from behind last weekend to beat Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-final but remained coy when asked about a full-time role in the hot seat.
Given Postecoglou has already pulled out of racing in an attempt to take a break from football and McKenna has also reiterated his loyalty to Ipswich Town, O’Neill wouldn’t be a bad choice.
Celtic cannot afford to get it wrong with their next permanent appointment and hiring such an experienced manager until the end of the season would at least buy them time to get it right.
Celtic podcaster Paul John Dykes shared this stance in a recent praise of O’Neill – saying: “It was a shock when Martin O’Neill came back into the fold. You said to yourself: his legacy goes back some 20 years.
“But he’s wearing the tracksuit and I think as long as these results continue, more and more fans will get on board with this. It seems to me we’re in good hands at the moment, so let’s not rush any decisions.”
Despite being in good hands, Parkhead chiefs were reportedly lucky to schedule an interview with a former player who dreams of taking the job.
Celtic Calendar Interview with Efrain Juarez
As reported by the Scottish Sun, Celtic have now scheduled an interview with Efrain Juarez over Zoom. The new managerial candidate played for the Hoops from 2010 to 2012 and now manages UNAM Pumas in his native Mexico.
Previously assistant manager at New York and Standard Liège before taking on permanent roles at Atletico Nacional and Pumas, Juarez’s managerial experience is not exactly extensive. However, he dreams of accepting the job at Parkhead.
“For me, it will be a dream – and I am a dreamer! »
Operating in a 4-2-3-1 system, Juarez would not introduce something entirely new to Celtic if he succeeded O’Neill, who also favors this attacking formation.
What should worry the Bhoys is the 37-year-old’s lack of experience. They are at a crucial stage and may not be willing to take such a gamble on a young, up-and-coming manager such as Juarez.
