celtic get green light to speak to tony mowbray

Paul Cuddihy
CELTIC today confirmed that they have been given the green light to speak to Tony Mowbray with a view to appointing him the new Celtic manager.

Celtic Chairman John Reid said: "We can confirm that we have reached an agreement in principle with West Bromwich Albion Football Club and have been given permission to speak to Tony Mowbray and his backroom staff.

"These are complex but important negotiations and we can assure our supporters that we continue to aim to get the right man for the job in the right way."