Overview
- Betting markets now list Roberto Martinez at 6/1 for the Celtic job, with Oddschecker cited as the source for the shorter price.
- Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness publicly backed Martinez on Football Insider’s podcast and said the board would need to “push the boat out” financially.
- Wyness argued a marquee appointment could cool supporter anger toward owner Dermot Desmond and the board after a season of protests about low spending.
- Reports say Martinez’s Portugal deal is due to expire after the World Cup, which could make a summer switch possible, though no approach or agreement has been confirmed.
- Internal dynamics may shape the choice, with assistant Shaun Maloney linked to a director of football role and noted for his past work with Martinez, as Celtic plan for life after interim boss Martin O’Neill.