45-Years-Old Makes The Late Run For Celtic Manager’s Race: Is He The Easiest Name Available?

45-Years-Old Makes The Late Run For Celtic Manager’s Race: Is He The Easiest Name Available? Football Insider, quoting former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness , says Robbie Keane is now a frontrunner for the Celtic job ahead of the 2026-27 season. Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, Wyness discussed the vacancy that opens once Martin O’Neill ‘s interim spell ends this summer.

O’Neill took over following Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous eight-game run, which itself followed Brendan Rodgers’ messy exit. Wyness called Keane a sensible choice, arguing the Irishman has the stature and political weight to calm the tension between a frustrated fanbase and a board under fire. Robbie Keane to Celtic: A Smart Move or a Shortcut the Club Doesn’t Need?

Keane , 45-years-old, has managed Hungarian side Ferencvaros since January 2025. He’s bagged 44 wins from 73 matches and won the league last year; they currently sit top and have held their own in the Europa League. While Wyness originally expected Motherwell’s Jens Berthel Askou to get the nod, Keane has surged ahead in boardroom talks.

Roberto Martinez is also in the mix at 6/1, with Askou trailing Keane at 3/1. “He’s done well at Ferencvaros, and he’d be well received by the Celtic fans, a bit better than our old friend Wilfried Nancy. “But I was surprised.