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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Celtic Champions League opponents appoint new boss amid 'disastrous' season

CELTIC'S next Champions League opponents have appointed a new boss after Switzerland assistant manager Giorgio Contini took up the reigns at Young Boys.

The Swiss side will be Celtic's penultimate game in the new-look tournament and the Hoops will be warm favourites to win with Young Boys enduring a disastrous season.

Their Champions League campaign has been humiliating for them after collecting no points and sitting bottom of the 36-team league with a goal difference of -19.

And they sit a distant ninth place in the Swiss League.


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They have appointed Swiss No.2 Contini to take charge after they sacked former boss Patrick Rahmen.

YB sports director Steve von Bergen said: "We definitely want continuity in the coaching position and are convinced that we will achieve this with Giorgio Contini.

"He fits our profile perfectly. He knows the league from many years of experience, is very demanding and hungry and has a clear approach."

Celtic face Young Boys on January 22 in Glasgow.

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