“So mine would be Berthel Askou, Craig Bellamy. I’d like to see the Bodo/Glimt manager spoken to,” stated Charlie Mulgrew, reflecting on his preferred choices for the managerial position at Celtic.
Mulgrew, a former defender for the club, has been vocal about his thoughts on the current managerial landscape, dismissing the likes of Robbie Keane and Roberto Martinez as viable candidates. He emphasized, “Robbie Keane wouldn’t be in mine, and not because I’ve got anything bad to say about him, just because I don’t know enough about him.” This candid assessment underscores the complexities surrounding the club’s search for a new leader.
His insights were shared during a discussion on the YouTube channel ‘The Breakdown’, where he elaborated on the managerial situation, drawing parallels to the time when Brendan Rodgers was appointed. “I don’t know anybody in the category of Brendan Rodgers when they got him at that time,” Mulgrew remarked, highlighting the challenge of finding a similarly impactful figure.
In addition to managerial candidates, Mulgrew also identified potential player signings that could bolster Celtic’s squad. He specifically mentioned Elijah Just and Elliot Watt as players worth pursuing from Motherwell. “Eli Just, what a player. I think he’ll probably be away in the summer, someone will probably come for him,” he noted, praising Just’s impressive debut season in Scottish football, where he scored seven goals and provided seven assists.
Mulgrew’s endorsement of Jens Berthel Askou’s style of play at Motherwell adds weight to his managerial preferences, suggesting a desire for a tactical approach that resonates with Celtic’s traditions.
As the club navigates its search for a new manager and potential signings, Mulgrew’s insights reflect a blend of optimism and realism. He acknowledged that attracting established names might be unrealistic for a club of Celtic’s stature in the current climate.
With the managerial situation still unfolding, fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching how Celtic responds to Mulgrew’s recommendations and the overall direction the club takes in the coming weeks.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the club’s next steps, but Mulgrew’s opinions certainly add an intriguing layer to the ongoing discussions surrounding Celtic’s future.