Bournemouth physio Jonny King insists he is not on his way to Celtic despite bidding farewell to the Cherries on social media.
The Hoops are yet to appoint a new manager after Neil Lennon left his position earlier this year.
Eddie Howe is currently the frontrunner but no deal has been finalised. It is understood that the Englishman is keen to bring some of his previous backroom staff from the Vitality Stadium and that remains the stumbling block.
Physio King took to Twitter to say farewell to Bournemouth after seven years with the club. He wrote: "This season marks the end of our time in Bournemouth, where it has been our home for 7 amazing years!
This season marks the end of our time in Bournemouth, where it has been our home for 7 amazing years!
— Jonny King (@Jonny_King_PT) May 26, 2021
Thankyou to all the staff and players @afcbournemouth for teaching me so much and for the incredible journey. We are looking forward to the next adventure. #UTCIAD 🍒❤️ pic.twitter.com/OcMemiyI5s
"Thank you to all the staff and players @afcbournemouth for teaching me so much and for the incredible journey. We are looking forward to the next adventure. #UTCIAD"
Despite King's departure he insists that he is not on his way to Glasgow as he responded to a fan in his direct messages.
Alongside a laughing face emoji, he said: "I can assure you I'm not going to Celtic, so you can ask all your friends to stop messaging me."
Celtic have told fans they intend to appoint their new manager “shortly” as they announced a £50 gift voucher for supporters who renew their season tickets.
There were no fans allowed inside Celtic Park last season due to coronavirus restrictions.
However, the Parkhead club, noting that spectators will be allowed inside Hampden Park for the delayed 2020 European Championships this summer, hope fans can return for the new campaign when a new management team will be in place.
A statement on the club’s official website, which confirmed standard season ticket prices would be frozen, read: “We had hoped to have announced the manager before providing this update, and we do intend to finalise the appointment of the next Celtic manager shortly, however we have been encouraged by the recent announcement of crowds at sporting events across Scotland this summer.
“Whilst we cannot guarantee any supporter return to Celtic Park at this stage, with our first home match of the new season being on Saturday, July 17, we must now begin the renewal process to allow us to prepare for a phased and safe return for our supporters.
“Across our history, our success has been earned and our reputation built on the shared belief that together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. We are proud to be one club, since 1888.
“As a thank you to our season ticket holders and in recognition of your phenomenal commitment during such a difficult year, the club is pleased to announce that each and every season ticket holder from last season will receive a £50 retail gift voucher.
“The gift voucher can be used online or in-store to purchase any items, including Adidas products, kit and official signed memorabilia.
“All of our 50,000 + season ticket holders will be sent the £50 gift voucher by post – meaning each supporter, regardless of concession price, even kids under 13 who have £50 season tickets, will all receive, individually, a £50 gift voucher.”
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