Celtic to appoint O'Neill after Keane backlash
June 5, 2026 · 16:30 1 min read 0 views
Martin O'Neill has agreed a one-year contract to stay on as Celtic manager after a successful return to the club. O'Neill guided Celtic to the domestic double during the second of two interim spells he took on this season.
Robbie Keane was a top contender for the role and had discussions with Dermot Desmond, the club's main shareholder, earlier in the week. However, Keane's potential appointment sparked a fierce reaction from some Celtic fans, who took issue with his previous managerial stint in Israel, where he was in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv before moving to Hungary to manage Ferencvaros, a post he left at the end of May.
Robbie Keane was a top contender for the role and had discussions with Dermot Desmond, the club's main shareholder, earlier in the week. However, Keane's potential appointment sparked a fierce reaction from some Celtic fans, who took issue with his previous managerial stint in Israel, where he was in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv before moving to Hungary to manage Ferencvaros, a post he left at the end of May.