Celtic will be on the lookout for their next permanent boss in the months to come, with current boss Martin O’Neill adamant that his time at the club will come to a close in the summer.
The 73-year-old manager has twice taken charge of the club this season. Stepping into the breach after the resignation of Brendan Rodgers in October, he returned to the club on a deal until the end of the season when Wilfried Nancy’s short spell in charge was brought to an end in the new year after a 3-1 defeat by Rangers.
Currently six points adrift of league leaders Hearts, O’Neill will be hoping he can claw back the deficit and lead Celtic to a fifth successive - and history-making - 56th league title and leave the club on a high. But who are the favourites to succeed him this summer? Here are the latest odds for the next permanent Celtic manager.*
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1. Kjetil Knutsen - 22/1
Has performed wonders with Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, leading them to the knockout stages of the Champions League. He appears happy with his current club, but it hasn't stopped him being linked with a move to Celtic over the last 12 months. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Craig Bellamy - 22/1
Ruled himself out of the running when Brendan Rodgers resigned in October, and committed his future to Wales. Will hope to lead his nation to the World Cup this summer, but could he be coaxed away after the tournament? | Michael Steele/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 22/1
Heavily linked both Rangers and Manchester United this year, the former striker has been out of work since leaving Besiktas last season and remains an outside bet for the role. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Scott Brown - 22/1
Celtic's legendary former captain has done well in the Championship with Ayr United, and is naturally linked to the role at Celtic. This was feels too soon in his career, though. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group