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Robbie Keane Emerges as Celtic Board’s Preferred Candidate for Summer Appointment

Bookmakers have shortened his odds following reports of a board-led push.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Keane now leads a three-man shortlist that includes Jens Berthel Askou and Craig Bellamy, with formal approaches expected only after the season ends.
  • Oddschecker showed his price cut to around 5/1 to be Celtic’s next manager following the latest reporting.
  • A section of Celtic supporters has voiced opposition to Keane due to his previous spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • Keane’s recent work at Ferencvaros, including a league title and Europa League progress, has drawn wider interest, with Tottenham also reported as admirers.
  • Interim manager Martin O’Neill remains in post until the campaign concludes as the club prepares a wider football operations restructure.