Martin O’Neill’s Celtic manager odds slashed after Robbie Keane update
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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Mon 1 June 2026 16:45, UK Martin O’Neill has been heavily linked with staying on as Celtic manager ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.The 74-year-old is currently set to depart the club, and another coach had been expected to replace him.However, after delivering a domestic double, the board may now be tempted to give him the job for another season.One UK bookmaker believes this is all but certain, placing his odds at 3/10 to stay on for the new campaign.This is despite recent reports linking Robbie Keane to a controversial Celtic appointment after he resigned from his managerial role at Ferencvaros. 👔 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 Martin O’Neill heavy favourite for Celtic job despite Robbie Keane talksAccording to a new report on 1 June from journalist Alan Nixon, via Patreon, Keane is set to meet with Celtic’s board on Monday evening.Keane left Ferencvaros after being unable to guide the club to the top-flight title this season, but did manage to win the Hungarian Cup, while also impressing in the Europa League.Credit: ImagoThe former Hoops star is keen to take the job at Parkhead and is considered a leading candidate.Yet, while the bookies have him as the second-favourite, his odds still remain at 5/2.As a result, O’Neill is the clear favourite after guiding the club to a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title.Nevertheless, it remains to be seen who Celtic opt to appoint, with many supporters against Keane coming back to the club.Who else could Celtic appoint?If Celtic are not able to bring in O’Neill or Keane, Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Roberto Martinez could make the move to Parkhead.The Portugal National Team manager would have to be offered a sizeable contract if the Hoops want to bring him in after the 2026 World Cup.The former Everton and Belgium boss has been heavily linked to the role since Wilfried Nancy’s sacking back in January.He is currently set to lead Portugal into the World Cup in North America this summer, however, and will only leave his position after the tournament ends.Celtic will have to offer a generous deal to Martinez to tempt him to Parkhead, with several other clubs also likely to be interested in his services.However, given their interest in O’Neill and Keane, a move for Roberto Martinez now seems highly unlikely this summer.