KEITH JACKSON: Benitez certainly fits the bill in terms of reputation but he was managing in China for a reason – to top up his pension.
Celtic should be looking elsewhere for a long term answer. DAVID McCARTHY: Benitez is the calibre of manager they have to be looking at but, at 61, would he be up for a long term rebuild against a resurgent Rangers?
I’m not sure he would be. FRASER WILSON: It would certainly be a departure from the norm for Celtic given that Benitez will be 61 by the time next season comes around.
He admitted doing a little due diligence on the Hoops the last time he was linked so he should know what the club’s about. One to appease disgruntled fans I suppose.
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