Celtic next manager: Robbie Keane odds slashed further as frontrunners are revealed
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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Fri 13 March 2026 9:00, UK Robbie Keane has seen his odds to become the next Celtic manager slashed further.The Hoops are yet to decide who will take over from Martin O’Neill in the summer after his interim run ends.However, it was revealed on 12 March that Keane is considered a major frontrunner for the job as the 2025-26 campaign draws to its conclusion.Now, this has been reflected with the bookies, with Oddschecker on 12 March confirming that his odds have been slashed down to 5/1 to become the next Celtic manager. 👔 Celtic Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Parkhead dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUBRobbie Keane has impressed Celtic’s boardWhile Celtic’s fans may not be keen on Keane, he has impressed Celtic’s board with his work at both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvarosi.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES At his current club, Ferencvarosi, he has particularly impressed, with the Hungarian side continuing to do well in Europe.On Thursday, they overcame Braga 2-0 in their Europa League round of 16 first leg as they look to progress into the quarter-finals.The other frontrunners for the Celtic job are Wales National Team manager Craig Bellamy and Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou.— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) December 10, 2025 However, both of these appointments could prove to be tricky, with Bellamy potentially leading the Welsh to a World Cup in the summer, while the Hoops board remain sceptical that Askou can make the jump from Fir Park to Celtic Park so quickly.Who else is linked with the Celtic job?Football Insider recently revealed that Askou is firmly on Celtic’s radar, and this is reflected with the bookies, with the manager remaining the clear favourite.As it stands, the Motherwell manager is the favourite to take the job at 1/1 odds.Following this, Roberto Martinez remains in the frame at 5/2, with the Portugal National Team manager continuing to be linked to the vacancy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Potential outsiders include Ange Postecoglou and O’Neill, who are both 12/1.Credit: ImagoPostecoglou is yet to pick up a new job since he was sacked by Nottingham Forest early into the 2025-26 campaign.In comparison, it remains to be seen if O’Neill will be tempted to take the Celtic role on a permanent basis at the end of the season, but all current signs indicate that a departure is highly likely. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Celtic Insider Access Get the full story from Celtic Park and Lennoxtown with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Glasgow.