Robbie Keane Frontrunner for Celtic Manager Job Amid Fan Protests
Robbie Keane, the former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach, is reportedly the leading candidate to become the next manager of Scottish club Celtic. This comes despite significant opposition from several Celtic fan groups who have previously protested his potential appointment due to his past coaching role in Israel.
Reports from Scotland suggest that if Celtic decides to part ways with their current manager, Martin O'Neill, they will seek a swift replacement. Keane is considered the primary option, as the club has interviewed him before. His previous tenure with Maccabi Tel Aviv, which ended about two years ago, has been a point of contention for some supporters.
Last summer, approximately 70 Celtic fan organizations signed a letter urging the club not to hire Keane, citing his time coaching in Israel. However, recent poor performance, including three consecutive losses and two defeats to rivals Rangers, could lead to O'Neill's dismissal, forcing Celtic to actively pursue a new manager.
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