Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has confessed being unable to put together his preferred backroom team led to him turning down Celtic.
As Record Sport revealed last summer, Howe had doubts over the make-up his coaching staff which sparked him to exit protracted talks to become Neil Lennon 's permanent successor in June 2021. The Englishman saying no opened the door to Ange Postecoglou who has rebuilt the Parkhead side, en route to title and Premier Sports Cup glory.
However, Howe's main sticking point didn't faze Postecoglou who left Yokohama Marinos and didn't bring his own staff with him. The Australian's success came alongside John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan despite the duo suffering flak for their role in Celtic's botched attempt to secure 10 In A Row. Howe, speaking in a wide ranging interview, admits the chance to rebuild the Hoops appealed but he declined to join the club after being unable to add trusted lieutenants Jason Tindall, Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone.
