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Ben Banks

Next Celtic manager: Brendan Rodgers and Jesse Marsch in frame to replace Ange Postecoglou

Brendan Rodgers and Jesse March have been highlighted as 'two names in the frame' to replace Ange Postecoglou as Celtic boss.

The Australian is expected to be appointed manager of Tottenham this week after being given permission to speak with them about their vacant position.

That leaves a significant position open at Celtic Park, and according to Sky Sports news, former manager Rodgers and ex-Leeds United head coach Marsch are candidates for the role.

READ MORE: Ange Postecoglou to take key Celtic figures to Spurs as he informs Hoops he wants to leave

It would be a dramatic return to Glasgow for the former boss. Despite winning everything there is to win domestically during his tenure - including the overseeing of a Treble Treble.

But his exit to Leicester City midway through the 2018/19 season has sparked a rift some fans have been unable to heal and his return would be contentious. Marsch meanwhile won plaudits for high-tempo football during time at Red Bull Salzburg.

He took over from Marcelo Biela at Leeds last year and kept them up. And after his sacking this term, the club went through two more managers before ultimately getting relegated.

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