Fresh update on Celtic’s Robbie Keane stance as Preston make decision

Robbie Keane is reportedly no longer under consideration for the managerial role at Celtic despite pressure mounting on current manager Martin O'Neill. According to journalist Alan Nixon, Keane is off Celtic's list following earlier summer discussions that faced backlash. Meanwhile, Preston North End are pursuing former Motherwell boss Graham Alexander to replace Paul Heckingbottom instead of appointing Keane.

Keane previously held talks with Celtic over the summer before O'Neill opted to remain at Parkhead. Earlier talks reportedly faced fan protests regarding Keane's managerial tenure at Maccabi Tel Aviv, alongside football concerns after he missed out on the Hungarian title with Ferencvaros. Despite Celtic's derby defeat to Rangers, Chief Executive Michael Nicholson publicly backed O'Neill.