Ex-Bournemouth boss Howe turns down Celtic manager job

Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has turned down the opportunity to be Celtic’s new team boss.

The deposed Scottish champions had hoped the 43-year-old would sign a contract in the next few days after he became their preferred candidate.

It is not clear why he decided against the move, but it is understood the make-up of his backroom team could have played a part.

Celtic hope to appoint a successor to Neil Lennon in the