Celtic fans react as their former manager Ronny Delia takes over at New York City FC

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Former Celtic manager Ronny Delia has been appointed manager of New York City in America’s Major League Soccer.

Delia left Celtic in 2016 but it is clear from the reaction to the news on Twitter that Bhoys supporters still hold him in high regard.

He said to his new club’s official website: “When the opportunity came up to join New York City FC it was a dream come true for me to manage an amazing club in a great city. The way I want to play and the way NYCFC has played is very similar. I’m a very attacking coach. We want to have the ball as much as possible, but also try to be direct.

“I’m ready to see our supporters and hopefully we’ll have a wonderful relationship. I’m going to do everything I can to play good football the City way and I’ll give everything from myself to the Club and I’m sure we’re going to achieve fantastic things in the future.”

Plenty of Celtic fans were keen to wish Delia well as he moves across continents to join the club who are linked with English champions Manchester City.

Celtic have carried on doing well without him and it’s clear that the manager’s career has continued going well too, and this high profile role should see that carry on.

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