Celtic next manager: Odds tumble for imminent Oliver Glasner appointment
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Credit: Imago Thu 28 May 2026 9:00, UK Celtic‘s chances of appointing Oliver Glasner as their next manager look to be improving after a new bookmakers update.Glasner is set to leave Crystal Palace in the coming weeks after a hugely successful two-and-a-half seasons in charge of the club.He became the most successful manager in the Eagles’ history by leading his side to FA Cup and Community Shield glory last year.The Austrian announced that he would leave at the end of this season in January, with rumours rife about his next move ever since.Celtic’s next manager is still yet to be confirmed following their dramatic Premiership title win, and they would surely love the chance to appoint Glasner this summer. 👔 Celtic Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Parkhead dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Oliver Glasner’s odds shorten to be the next Celtic managerMartin O’Neill has confirmed that he has no plans to continue as the Hoops’ boss beyond the end of this season, as he signs off having won the domestic double.Football Insider recently revealed that Glasner was on Newcastle’s shortlist to potentially replace Eddie Howe, but he is set to remain in position at St James’ Park.Games managedWinsDrawsLossesPoints per game893129291.37Glasner’s Premier League managerial statsThe 51-year-old will be deciding his future following the Conference League final, with Celtic named as a possible next destination.There are several big names linked with entering the Parkhead dugout for next season, and one of the UK’s biggest bookmakers has shortened Glasner’s odds to 12/1 to be hired as their new boss.Who else is in contention to be Celtic’s next manager?Celtic will want to have a permanent manager in place to take pre-season while the World Cup is still ongoing, meaning the chances of Portugal boss Roberto Martinez taking charge next seem slim."Robbie Keane's obviously a huge name in football, but he's still fairly inexperienced in his managerial career" 🗣️@mstewart_23 and Alan Hutton weigh in on the managers being linked with Celtic 🍀Presented by @sbk | 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly pic.twitter.com/uFDBEnTtEp— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 26, 2026 View Tweet The former Everton manager is priced as the third-favourite to be hired by the Hoops with a leading bookmaker, behind leading candidate Robbie Keane (2/1) and Wales boss Craig Bellamy (5/1).Keane recently left his position as Ferencvaros’ manager last week after leading them to a Hungarian top flight title last season and a domestic cup triumph in 2025-26.Other names in contention with the top bookmakers are Kjetil Knutsen (6/1), Thomas Frank (12/1) and Nicky Hayen (16/1).