Celtic’s search for their next manager continues, with interim head coach Martin O’Neill admitting he hopes for some clarity on the club’s position over the international break.
Following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers a fortnight ago, the 73-year-old former title winning Celtic boss was placed in interim charge of the club, and has been able to win three of his first four games in charge, scoring 12 goals in the process, though he admitted it is not yet known if he will be handed the reins on a more permanent basis following his side’s 4-0 win over Kilmarnock on Sunday.
With the decision of who will be appointed as the next boss of the Parkhead outfit, a decision that chairman Peter Lawwel will be desperate to get right, with Celtic trailing league leaders Hearts by seven points at the top of the Scottish Premiership and in danger of losing their crown as champions of Scotland.
Craig Bellamy, Kjetil Knutsen, Wilfried Nancy, and O’Neill himself are all in the running to be Celtic’s next head coach, but based on win percentage, who would be the best man for the job?
Here is every candidate for the next Celtic job ranked on their career win percentage, from lowest to highest:
9. Kevin Muscat - 53.30%
The ex-Rangers man almost joined Celtic as an assistant to Postecoglou back in 2021, but opted to forge his own path. Currently head coach at Shanghai Port, the former Australian defender has won titles in Japan, Australia, and China in recent seasons. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Kjetil Knutsen - 56.56%
A veteran of over 350 games as manager of Bodo/Glimt, the impressive coach has won four trophies in Norway and transformed the fortunes of his side in European competition. The current favourite for the Celtic job, he took charge of Fyllingsdalen and Åsane earlier in his career. | MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Image Photo: Getty Images
11. Robbie Keane - 67.59%
The former Celtic loanee is thought to be a candidate for the vacancy after a strong start to his managerial career. Of all the names mentioned, he has the best career win ratio, having led Ferencváros to a league title in Hungary last season. He previously won a domestic double with Israeli outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv, too. Began his managerial career with ATK in India. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images