Odds slashed on Robbie Keane being next Celtic manager after Jens Berthel Askou latest
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Credit: Imago Thu 12 March 2026 16:30, UK Robbie Keane is one of the leading contenders to take over as Celtic‘s next manager at the end of Martin O’Neill’s contract this summer.O’Neill was appointed as Celtic manager for the third time in January on a short-term contract until the end of the campaign.The 74-year-old is currently leading the Hoops into a Scottish Premiership title challenge alongside Hearts and Rangers, but is not expected to stay on as boss no matter what happens this season.Numerous managers, both in and out of work, have been linked to taking over at Parkhead ahead of next season, with Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou believed to be a top contender.Robbie Keane is another who has been linked to becoming Celtic’s next manager, and the likelihood of him returning to the club is seemingly increasing after a new development.Credit: Imago 👔 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 HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Robbie Keane emerges as 7/1 contender to be Celtic’s next managerKeane’s foray into coaching has seen him take charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros, following spells as an assistant manager with the Republic of Ireland, Middlesbrough and Leeds United.The ex-Spurs forward is still in position at Ferencvaros as it stands, after taking over in January 2025, and he led them to a top-flight league title last season, while they currently sit top of the league after 25 games.Keane was linked to the Celtic job before Wilfried Nancy took over in December, but he played down rumours of a mid-season exit, while also admitting that he can “never say never in football.”He has remained in contention with several leading bookmakers, and one has now slashed his odds to 7/1 to be Celtic’s manager for the first game of the 2026-27 season.Berthel Askou is the favourite to take over at Celtic amid Motherwell heroicsSources have told Football Insider that Berthel Askou is admired by Celtic’s board, and it is no wonder, considering his exploits in charge of Motherwell this season.He has led the club to fourth place in the Premiership as it stands, and they cannot yet be ruled out of the title race, as they are just four points behind third-placed Rangers, as well as 10 behind leaders Hearts, as it stands.The Dane remains the bookies’ favourite to be O’Neill’s successor at Parkhead, at odds of 10/11, while Roberto Martinez has also been named as a contender and is currently priced at 2/1 to be the next Hoops manager.As well as Keane, other contenders include Ange Postecoglou (12/1), Christian Ilzer (12/1) and Steve Clarke (14/1).
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