Roy Keane is now the big betting favourite to become the next Celtic manager. Is he the man to halt Steven Gerrard and Rangers' dominance next season?
Roy Keane to Celtic? Ex-Ipswich and Sunderland boss favourite for the job
Roy Keane has been slashed into as short as 1/2 to become the next manager of Celtic. The former-Bhoys and Manchester United man hasn’t taken full charge of a team since his combustible spell at Ipswich ended in 2011, however the bookies still believe he’s a likely permanent successor to Neil Lennon.
Odds of 4/6 are still available in this market, but should this story develop further, expect them to duly tumble.
Steven Gerrard’s rampant Rangers side obliterated any chances of Celtic winning 10 Scottish Premiership titles in-a-row, so perhaps Keane’s direct approach is just what is needed at Celtic Park.
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Who else are contenders for the Celtic job?
Current caretaker manager John Kennedy is out at 4/1 to take permanent charge of Celtic, although he’s as short as 5/2 elsewhere.
It’s likely the club’s hierarchy want a fresh start after this season’s debacle, hence the apparent attraction to Keane.
Manchester City academy coach Enzo Maresca is third-favourite at 10/1, while the familiar faces of Chris Wilder and Eddie Howe are out at 20/1 and 25/1 respectively.
Next Celtic manager odds:
- Roy Keane - 4/6
- John Kennedy - 4/1
- Enzo Maresca - 10/1
- Chris Wilder - 20/1
- Eddie Howe - 25/1
- Steve Clarke - 25/1
- Paul Lambert - 33/1
