John Hartson insists big-name managers will be queuing up to be the next Celtic boss - and rightly so.
Parkhead chairman John Reid revealed after Sunday's 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle that the search for a new manager is officially under way. After finishing his tenure as interim boss in Gorgie with his eighth consecutive Clydesdale Bank Premier League win, Neil Lennon must wait to see if he will be given the job on a permanent basis.
"I don't think it will be difficult for Celtic to attract a big name as their manager," said Hartson.
"Celtic, like Rangers, are a giant of a club. It is great to be a part of a football team like this and there are plenty of big names that will come and manage Celtic.
"This is still absolutely a big pull for football managers as they are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"It is a fantastic place to play your football as 60,000 supporters watch you every other week and you have great opportunities to win trophies.
"Before I joined Celtic, I played at big clubs like Arsenal and West Ham but I hit the real heights playing with Celtic.
"I scored goals regularly but I never got the adulation at Arsenal and West Ham that I did in Glasgow.
"I could walk down the street in London but in Glasgow I could hardly do that because of the adulation and respect that you got from the supporters.
"So this is a wonderful, wonderful place to play football and Celtic are a fantastic club and a massive pull for any manager."
Source: PA
