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.
5. Roberto Martinez - 20/1
The Portugal boss is a new name linked to the Celtic role, but has long odds at 20/1. Former manager of both Everton and Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Robbie Keane - 20/1
A former Celtic striker, the Irishman spent six successful months at Parkhead during his playing career on loan. Now the head coach of Ferencváros, Keane is a surprise name in the frame, as per the bookies odds. | Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images
7. Ange Postecoglou - 20/1
Hugely popular during his spell at Celtic, he won the Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur last season before being sacked in the summer. Had an eight game spell at Nottingham Forest that was brought to a swift, and brutal, end a fortnight ago. He's now an outsider to make a return to Parkhead. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Shaun Maloney - 14/1
The interim assistant is amongst the bookies list of favourites to become the club's next permanent manager. | Bernard Platt Photo: Bernard Platt