Kenny Miller Says Managing Maccabi Tel Aviv Is as Pressured as Celtic

Kenny Miller said in a podcast interview in Scotland that Maccabi Tel Aviv can be as demanding as Celtic, and perhaps even more so. Miller, who served first as Ronny Deila’s assistant and later as Maccabi Tel Aviv’s head coach last season, said the experience could help another Scottish candidate, former striker Robbie Keane, if he takes the Celtic job.

Miller’s future at Maccabi Tel Aviv remains uncertain after he completed the season, and the club is still deciding whether he will stay on for another year. Speaking about the pressure in Tel Aviv, he said there is intense media attention and constant expectation to win. According to Miller, at Maccabi Tel Aviv a coach is expected to win every match, regardless of the opponent.

Asked specifically whether working at Maccabi Tel Aviv could prepare Keane for Celtic, Miller answered, "Absolutely yes." He said the two clubs are similar in the pressure they place on their managers, adding that his own spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv could help Keane handle the expectations in Glasgow.