Gavin Strachan has turned down the chance to become Shrewsbury Town manager after TWO big money offers, according to a report.
The English League One club targeted the highly-rated Celtic coach to take over the top job after Steve Cotterill's exit and made advances to lure him south of the border - with the last attempt believed to be made in the last 24 hours.
However, the Scottish Sun report that he rejected the chance and made it clear that he wants to be part of Brendan Rodgers' new era at Parkhead. The former Hoops gaffer is back in the hot-seat for a second time after Ange Postecoglou's switch to Tottenham. It is believed the new manager also didn't want to lose the coach with club chiefs fully aware of the interest.
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Speaking after sealing his sensational return to Parkhead, Rodgers told the club website: “I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity. When I was given the privilege of being asked to join the club again, it was a very simple decision for me and my family.
“We have enjoyed some great times at Celtic before and this will be my goal again, to deliver good football, ensure we have a team we all love to watch and ultimately bring more success to our fans.
“Ange has done some brilliant work across the last two years and I will be doing all I can to maintain Celtic’s momentum as we face into all our domestic and European challenges.
“We have a hugely impressive and talented group of players and staff at the club, and I am really looking forward to meeting up with them all and then getting straight down to work.
“I wanted John to be with me as we move forward. He is a very talented coach, someone I know well and respect and he will be very important to myself and our players.
“The club is in fantastic condition at all levels and I would like to thank the board for putting their trust in me to take the team forward. We will work very closely together as we strive to bring that success to our supporters. Let’s get to work!”
