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‘Done us a good turn’: Some Celtic fans have been reacting to news about 43-year-old

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Some Celtic fans on social media have been reacting after Eddie Howe was announced as the new manager of Newcastle United.

Why do Celtic fans care about Howe going to Newcastle? Well, cast your mind back to the summer and you’ll remember that the 43-year-old very nearly took the job at Celtic Park.

However, due to a last-minute breakdown in negotiations, Howe turned the Bhoys down and the Glasgow outfit ended up going for Ange Postecoglou.

Inevitably, this news about Howe has resonated with the Celtic Park faithful, and many have been reflecting on the saga in the summer and some believe that his rejection actually turned out to be a good thing for the club.

Postecoglou has certainly endeared himself to the fanbase already, and while the Bhoys sit second in the table, fans are buzzing to have the Australian at the helm rather than the former Bournemouth boss.

Here’s what Celtic fans have been saying about Howe’s move to Newcastle…

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