Robbie Keane Emerges in Celtic Manager Search After Title Wins
Celtic are identifying and approaching candidates for a summer managerial change, and Robbie Keane is among the names being discussed for the celtic manager role. The 45-year-old has already won titles at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros, which is why his name has entered the conversation as Celtic weigh their next move.
Keane And Celtic
Keane spent time on loan at Celtic in 2010, and that link still sits in the background as the club looks at possible successors. He has built early managerial experience in Israel and Hungary, and those jobs brought title glory at both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros.
Gray said Keane may want to come back to Britain and possibly Celtic, adding that his credentials are there. He also said, "If he can bring any of his experience from what he achieved as a player to his management style in Britain or the UK, eventually the Premier League, then I think he's going to be a great addition."
Postecoglou Comparison
The other name in the discussion is Ange Postecoglou, who Gray described as a more proven option. Gray said, "That's like two sides of the same coin, isn't it? Ange, with the experience that he's got, I know what he achieved at Celtic was incredible." He added, "They absolutely adore him up there, so you could never write that off."
That comparison leaves Celtic facing a clear choice between experience already tested at the club and a less seasoned manager whose recent work has still produced silverware. Gray put it bluntly: "Do they want to go down that experience route, or do they want to bring that enthusiasm in, maybe even take the club in a different direction?"
Celtic Title Pressure
Celtic sit second in the Premiership table and are three points adrift of leaders Hearts with three league fixtures left in the 2025-26 season. They play Rangers on Sunday, and the campaign ends on May 16. Gray said Celtic need to win trophies and titles every single season, and if the club decides Keane is the right man, "you've got to back him."
