Mowbray to take over from Strachan

Celtic are set to announce current West Bromwich Albion manager as their new boss after a deal was agreed between the two clubs. A compensation fee of about £1.4 million has been agreed between the two clubs and Mowbray will take over from Gordon Strachan. Strachan managed the club from 2005 with great success but quit after failing to win the Scottish title this season.

West Bromwich Albion, Mowbray’s current team finished 20th and were relegated from the Premier League. Mowbray will also apparently take two of his assistants – Mark Venus and Peter Grant with him to Scotland. This decision has left question marks over the future of former Celtic captain Neil Lennon, who used to assist Strachan on the sidelines.

Mowbray, who played five years for Celtic in the mid-nineties is known for playing a passing game that would appeal to the fans. Mowbray also has a deep understanding of the Scottish League after having managed Hibernian for three seasons before taking charge at WBA. Former Celtic striker John Hartson voiced his approval for Tony –

I’ve said all along that Tony was the man for Celtic. He is a fantastic football coach, who gives players the confidence to express themselves.”