Celtic supporters groups oppose Robbie Keane manager appointment
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Dozens of Celtic supporters clubs released a statement opposing Robbie Keane's potential appointment as manager due to his past position with Maccabi Tel Aviv. The discontent stems from Keane's decision to remain in Israel during ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has drawn criticism from a segment of the Celtic fanbase. Several groups, including the Green Brigade and Glasgow University Celtic Supporters Club, have expressed their views through graffiti and banners near Celtic Park. They argue that Keane's association with Maccabi Tel Aviv contradicts Celtic's historical solidarity with oppressed communities and call on the board to reconsider the appointment.
- •67 Celtic supporter groups signed a statement against Keane's appointment.
- •Opposition cites Keane's management of Maccabi Tel Aviv during the Gaza conflict.
- •Graffiti and banners opposing Keane's hire have emerged outside Celtic Park.
- •Key groups include the Green Brigade and Glasgow University Celtic Supporters Club.
- •Supporters urge the board to reconsider the decision amid rising tensions.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
- 8:53 PMBBC Football — Celtic fan groups support statement opposing Keane appointment
"Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"Dozens of Celtic supporters clubs have put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager over his previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:53 PMCeltic fan groups state opposition to Keane
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- BBC FootballJun 4, 2026, 8:53 PMCeltic fan groups support statement opposing Keane appointment
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Sky Sports—Celtic fan groups sign letter opposing Keane appointment
Dozens of Celtic supporters clubs have put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager over his previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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