Celtic supporters groups oppose Robbie Keane manager appointment
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 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.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
- 8:53 PMBBC Sport — Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
"Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv."For us, Robbie Keane's decision to manage Maccabi Tel Aviv during the genocide in Gaza is impossible to ignore.
"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 as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:36 PMCeltic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
Ireland’s record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager’s job is facing criticism.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:09 PMCeltic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay
Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv."For us, Robbie Keane's decision to manage Maccabi Tel Aviv during the genocide in Gaza is impossible to ignore.
- 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 SportJun 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 as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
- 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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