Robbie Keane is Celtic next manager 'favourite' as board take clear stance on 3 man shortlistThe Parkhead board are on the hunt for their next permanent manager and reports claim Keane is now the frontrunnerView Image Ferencvaros Head Coach Robbie Keane celebratesRobbie Keane is reportedly the frontrunner on a three-man shortlist to be the next permanent Celtic manager with the Ferencvaros boss eyed up for a dramatic Parkhead return. ‌But the hunt for the next permanent manager is ongoing in the background, and The Guardian claims Keane is now the favourite in the eyes of the Celtic board. ‌It's understood Keane was considered for the interim post after Thomas Frank was sacked but wasn't interested in a temporary arrangement. The same report goes on to suggest that Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou and Wales boss Craig Bellamy are under consideration. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone.

Source: Express March 12, 2026 20:55 UTC