Paul Lambert for the job of reclaiming the balance of power from Rangers. Eddie Howe is set to be confirmed as the new boss at Parkhead in the coming days after a three-month wait to appoint Neil Lennon’s successor.
Barnes flopped spectacularly in his first management job in the east end of Glasgow - with Celtic finishing a then record 21-points behind their arch rivals at the end of his only campaign which saw him sacked after eight months.
Martin O’Neill was installed and led the club to an incredible Treble the following season - with Lambert pulling the strings in midfield.Now, after setting a new unwanted record of finishing 25 points behind the Ibrox club, Celtic are close to appointing Howe as they look to fight back.But Barnes - who.
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