Celtic manager latest: Odds on Jose Mourinho slashed but legend return more likely
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Sunday afternoon brought about a spare of bets on the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss.
It was enough to prompt Paddy Power to cut the odds from 66/1 to 14/1, meaning Mourinho is now among the favourites for the job.
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Hide AdA spokesperson said: “Jose Mourinho and Celtic may not seem like a natural partnership, but the Bhoys do have recent experience in coaches with humongous egos. And, actually, both parties have pretty strong links with Champions League success in Portugal.
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“It could be viewed as an odd move for Mourinho but, having linked himself with the jobs at PSG and Bayern, Celtic would fit with apparent approach of targeting one-club leagues.”
Yet, the ex-Real Madrid manager was not the only person to see their odds slashed for the job.
Celtic legend Martin O'Neill went from 80/1 to 7/1 for a Parkead return.
Paddy Power have been forced to slash the odds on Jose Mourinho being the next permanent Celtic manager, from 66/1 to 14/1.
O'Neill is currently manager of Nottingham Forest and he has had previous with Mourinho. The pair faced each other in the 2003 Uefa Cup final, Porto defeating Celtic 3-2 in the extra-time in Seville.
Yet, current interim boss Neil Lennon remains favourite, although he is odds against (11/10) for the first time since taking over, after an uninspiring few weeks.