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Keane as Celtic manager? Definitely not. Keane as Celtic no. 2? Now that could work…

This morning, I wrote about the gauntlet of fixtures Celtic are about to run once the international break

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:37 PM
Keane as Celtic manager? Definitely not. Keane as Celtic no. 2? Now that could work…
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Eric Knott argues Roy Keane would be a strong choice as Celtic's assistant manager under Martin O'Neill.
  • Alan Stubbs warned Celtic against appointing Keane as manager, citing his 15-year absence from managerial roles.
  • Knott believes Keane's presence would restore necessary discipline and standards to a shellshocked Celtic dressing room.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eric Knott of Read Celtic argues that while Roy Keane should not be appointed Celtic manager, he could be an ideal assistant to Martin O'Neill. Knott agrees with former defender Alan Stubbs, who warned that Keane has been away from management since leaving Ipswich Town in 2011.

However, Knott contends that bringing Keane in as a number two could restore discipline and high standards to a struggling squad following back-to-back defeats against Rangers. He highlights their previous successful coaching partnership with the Republic of Ireland national team as proof that the dynamic could work.

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