Source: Team_Talk
Reid: Bhoys are not in a hurry
The Hoops' chances of filling the vacancy quickly have been scuppered after the two leading contenders appeared to be ruled out of the running.
Burnley boss Owen Coyle and West Brom counterpart Tony Mowbray were immediately installed as the bookies' favourites following Strachan's departure on Monday.
But Coyle has pledged his future to the Clarets, while the Baggies issued a hands off warning over Mowbray.
Reid insists Celtic have yet to make an official approach for any candidate.
He told the club's website: "The club is currently engaged in the process of identifying a new football manager.
"We are considering a number of possible candidates. However, we have made no official approach to any club.
"Clearly, Celtic's priority is to appoint the very best candidate.
"We will aim to do this as soon as we possibly can, but we will also do so in a professional, considered manner and ensure that we appoint the correct individual for the club and its
supporters.
"It is better to get this right rather than be rushed.
"As the board has done in recent years, through the appointment of Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan, we aim to appoint a manager who will bring continued success to the club.
"We thank our supporters for the tremendous backing they have given the club over the course of the season.
"Inevitably, there will be rumour and speculation in the media surrounding this process, but as soon as the board is in a position to confirm an appointment, we will do so directly to our supporters."
