Celtic face battle to secure Ange Postecoglou return as he emerges in running for Bournemouth job
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Credit: Imago Wed 15 April 2026 7:15, UK Celtic are on the hunt for their manager for the 2026-27 campaign, with Ange Postecoglou consistently linked.The 60-year-old oversaw a golden era at Celtic Park before he departed for Nottingham Forest, winning five out of a possible six domestic honours.After a quick, disastrous spell at Nottingham Forest, Postecoglou has been constantly linked back to Celtic since Wilfried Nancy’s sacking.However, after it was announced that Andoni Iraola would be leaving AFC Bournemouth at the end of the season, Postecoglou has emerged as one of the favourites, with one bookmaker pricing a move to the South Coast at 7/1.Now, Celtic face a battle to secure Postecoglou’s signature, as the Cherries look for their next manager. 👔 Celtic Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Parkhead dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic are leaving it too late to secure a new manager Celtic have had months to announce a successor for Martin O’Neill once he leaves in the summer, yet no serious approaches have been made.Numerous names have been linked, including Roberto Martinez and Craig Bellamy, and the longer the Hoops wait, the more likely they are to be presented with a better option.Ange Postecoglou’s career at CelticGames managed113Wins83Draws12Losses18Win percentage73.45%HonoursScottish Premiership x2, Scottish League Cup x2, Scottish Cup x1Postecoglou was highly successful at CelticThere is no doubt that Postecoglou would be a successful appointment.
The manager knows the club, loves the fanbase and has achieved plenty of success before.With him being a free agent, the Hoops could have secured his signature at any time, allowing him to make preparations for the summer.Thank you for everything, Andoni ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LpHEgaLx0N— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 14, 2026 Not only is this wait delaying these preparations, but they could also miss out on Postecoglou to Bournemouth, in what would be a huge blow to their search.Simply put, Celtic need to speed this process up, or all of their major candidates may lose interest or move on to other clubs.Would Postecoglou be open to a Celtic return?Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider that Postecoglou is eyeing a return to Celtic following a difficult stint in the Premier League.He remains very highly thought of at Parkhead and there is a belief that he could help turn things around after a difficult season.Previously, Postecoglou announced that he wanted a break from management after leaving Nottingham Forest.However, with the season almost at an end, it remains to be seen if Celtic will look to make an approach for their former manager.