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.
9. Kieran McKenna - 9/1
The ex-Manchester United coach and current Ipswich Town manager is one of the leading favourites for the Celtic role, with the Scottish champions understood to be keen on the Irishman. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Martin O'Neill - 7/1
Installed as interim boss, he has won his first two of his first three games in charge. The Northern Irishman has already said he doesn't expect to get the job on a permanent basis, almost ruling himself out of the running, but is considered third favourite as per the bookies odds. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Wilfried Nancy - 7/4
French professional football manager and former player is currently the head coach of MLS outfit Columbus Crew. His odds have shortened massively in the last fortnight, and he is now second favourite for the Celtic manager's role. | Rich Storry/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Kjetil Knutsen - 2/1
Had achieved huge success in the Norwegian top flight with Bodo/Glimt, winning four Eliteserien titles. Praised for his brand of football, and his work with the side in European competitions, and is now the odds on favourite to be the next Celtic boss. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images