Roy Keane's Celtic Park visit dismissed amid O'Neill speculation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Roy Keane's recent appearance at Celtic Park during a match against Rangers is downplayed as speculation grows surrounding the future of manager Martin O'Neill. Keane clarified that he would not attend a game with intentions of replacing O'Neill, who is reported to be considering his position. O'Neill privately expressed concerns regarding the current squad's strength compared to last season, despite publicly supporting the club's summer recruitment. Aberdeen's Findlay Marshall also noted relief at not being sent out on loan this season, adding to the day's discussions around managerial and player stability.
- •Roy Keane attended a recent Celtic match against Rangers.
- •Speculation around O'Neill's future as Celtic manager is increasing.
- •Keane stated he has no intention to replace O'Neill.
- •O'Neill admits the current squad is weaker than last season.
- •Findlay Marshall relieved not to be sent on loan this season.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Keane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down - gossip
- 7:48 AMBBC Football — Keane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down - gossip
"Despite many putting two-and-two together following Roy Keane's appearance at Sunday's defeat by Rangers, the former Celtic midfielder and friend of under pressure current boss Martin O'Neill made it abundantly clear on the most recent Stick to Football podcast he would never attend a game with the ulterior motive of replacing a manager. Reacting to Celtic's defeat by Rangers, Roy Keane remarked to Celtic AM that it was the "ups and downs of football".
"Roy Keane's appearance at Celtic Park as Martin O'Neill ponders his future as manager is played down as Aberdeen's Findlay Marshall expresses relief at not being sent out on loan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 8:31 AMKeane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down - gossip
Despite many putting two-and-two together following Roy Keane's appearance at Sunday's defeat by Rangers, the former Celtic midfielder and friend of under pressure current boss Martin O'Neill made it abundantly clear on the most recent Stick to Football podcast he would never attend a game with the ulterior motive of replacing a manager. Reacting to Celtic's defeat by Rangers, Roy Keane remarked to Celtic AM that it was the "ups and downs of football".
- BBC FootballSep 21, 2026, 7:48 AMKeane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down - gossip
Roy Keane's appearance at Celtic Park as Martin O'Neill ponders his future as manager is played down as Aberdeen's Findlay Marshall expresses relief at not being sent out on loan.
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