Robbie Keane a candidate for Celtic manager alongside Damien Duff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Robbie Keane is again being considered as a candidate for the Celtic managerial position after previous ties to the club. The former Celtic striker, currently managing Ferencvaros, was in the running before Martin O’Neill was appointed briefly. Controversy over his past management in Israel has led to mixed opinions among supporters. Iain Dowie believes Keane's coaching credentials should outweigh past issues and sees both him and Damien Duff as strong candidates for the role. Celtic continues to seek a long-term replacement following O’Neill's short tenure.
- •Robbie Keane has previous managerial experience with Ferencvaros.
- •Martin O’Neill was appointed Celtic manager on a short-term basis.
- •Fan opposition to Keane relates to his time with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- •Iain Dowie advocates for judging Keane on his footballing ability.
- •Damien Duff is also viewed as a strong candidate for the position.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Robbie Keane backed as ‘strong candidate’ for Celtic job alongside Damien Duff
"Robbie Keane has been tipped to emerge as a Celtic managerial candidate again in the future despite the controversy which surrounded his previous links with the Hoops job.Robbie Keane, Head Coach of F...
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