Celtic’s search for a new manager continues following the surprise resignation of title-winning head coach Brendan Rodgers last Monday.
Back-to-back defeats to Dundee and Hearts, coupled with a breakdown in the relationship between the 52-year-old and the Celtic board, meant the Northern Irishman brought an end to his second spell at Celtic Park in acrimonious circumstances, with former manager Martin O’Neill placed in interim charge.
The 73-year-old manager insisted his stay at the club was only temporary, but was able to turn around Celtic’s fortunes by thumping in-form Falkirk 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership last week, before overcoming fierce rivals Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at the weekend, winning 3-1 after extra-time. However, a dismal 3-1 defeat to FC Midtjylland in midweek was certainly damaging.
Could O’Neill be installed as the club’s next permanent manager, though? And, if not, who will be installed as the next man in the Celtic dugout?
Here are the latest odds for the next permanent Celtic manager.*
*All odds are offered by Bet365 and can change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
1. Kevin Muscat - 25/1
The Shanghai Port manager was close to being named the Rangers manager earlier this month, before talks broke down. Almost joined Celtic as an assistant during Ange Postecoglou's reign as head coach, the Australian is an outside bet for the Parkhead job. | Fred Lee/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Craig Bellamy - 25/1
The Welsh boss has emerged as a ‘person of interest’ for Celtic, according to reports. Despite being former Hoops striker, he had admitted he doesn't want to leave his role as Wales head coach at the moment. | Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Lee Carsley - 25/1
The former England interim head coach has emerged as a surprise candidate for the role in the last week. | Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Nicky Hayen - 25/1
The Club Brugge boss has been mentioned as a potential option for Celtic, and has refused to rule himself out of the running judging by his recent comments in the media. | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images