Stephen Welsh opens up on Celtic manager hunt as defender backs Kris Ajer to star 'at the top level'

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Celtic ’s managerial saga. The Hoops defender played in two friendly clashes with Northern Ireland in the space of four days last week and worked with Scot Gemmill’s squad at the Oriam national training base as the focus over Ange Postecoglou ’s imminent appointment at Parkhead continues.

Despite fans’ continued frustration over the state of limbo to find a replacement for Neil Lennon, Welsh is adamant his focus was on his country and making sure he is ready to prove himself all over again to whoever’s in charge when he returns for pre-season ahead of Champions League qualifiers.

He said: “For the last week, I’ve tried to focus on Scotland. I’m sure the first-team boys will be the same. They’ve got the big tournament coming up, so I’m.