Sky Sports drop London update on Celtic’s manager hunt

Anthony Joseph has reported on Sky Sports News a brief update on what’s actually happening in Celtic’s pursuit of a new manager to replace Brendan Rodgers after his shock resignation at the end of last month…

Wilfried Nancy head coach of the Columbus Crew looks during player introductions before the game against the Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field on April 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

He reports that Celtic have been holding talks in London this week with various targets as the search for the next Celtic manager intensifies.

Joseph reminds us that Sky Sports revealed on Monday that Celtic had drawn up their shortlist and are now at the next stage, while at the same time there’s also a sit down with Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney, the interim team who stepped in the handle the team in the past four matches.

And MON and Shaun have reached a cup final after beating theRangers in semi-final and cut Hearts’ lead by four points with two league wins over Falkirk and Kilmarnock. Not bad at all.

Kjetil Knutsen, Head Coach of FK Bodo/Glimt — Head coach Kjetil Knutsen of Bodo Glimt looks on prior to the UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Off second leg match between Crvena Zvezda and Bodo Glimt at stadium Rajko Mitic on August 28, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

“Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy, Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna are believed to be among the names the club are considering,” Anthony Joseph reports. He added: “Also among the names on Celtic’s radar is Wales boss Craig Bellamy, Club Brugge’s Nicky Hayen and Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane.”

Shaun Maloney and Martin O'Neill at Celtic Park — Shaun Maloney and Martin O’Neill at Celtic Park on October 28, 2025 (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

“The Celtic hierarchy are also due to sit down with interim boss Martin O’Neill and assistant Shaun Maloney to discuss their futures beyond the current international break.”

Whether O’Neill and Maloney are contenders remains to be seem but they may have a role in seeing Celtic through to the start of the New Year.

Celtic have been in London this week holding talks with several potential targets as their search for a new manager continues 🍀💼 pic.twitter.com/sx1dDj98gv

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