Overview
- Celtic have launched the process to appoint a permanent manager for the summer, with Martin O’Neill guiding the team for the rest of the season.
- Bookmakers currently list Roberto Martinez at 7/4 as favorite, Jens Berthel Askou at 9/2, and Martin O’Neill at 6/1 for the role.
- Martinez is set to leave the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup, a timeline that could open the door for a move to Glasgow.
- Chris Sutton publicly backs Askou for the job, praising Motherwell’s style, defensive solidity and chance creation on a limited budget.
- Desmond remains the decisive figure and no formal approach has been disclosed, as Motherwell sit fourth and have taken points off Celtic and Rangers under Askou.