Celtic next manager: Kieran McKenna odds tumble after latest
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(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Fri 8 May 2026 14:41, UK Celtic remain on the hunt for their next manager, with Kieran McKenna now linked to the job.The 39-year-old has recently guided Ipswich Town back to the Premier League immediately after last season’s relegation.Despite having previously been linked to jobs at Crystal Palace and Manchester United, Celtic may now be looking at an ambitious appointment.One bookmaker has priced the move at 16/1, with Oddschecker on 8 May confirming that these odds have been slashed.With Martin O’Neill set to depart at the end of the season, Celtic could now make a shock appointment in the 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 Would Kieran McKenna move to Celtic?As it stands, it is difficult to see why McKenna would move to Celtic.The manager has just returned to the Premier League and will fancy his chances at keeping the club up this time around.Kieran McKenna’s record at Ipswich TownGames managed 222Wins 105Draws 64Losses 53Win percentage47.3%McKenna has been excellent at IpswichOn top of this, if he succeeds, he has a decent shot at perhaps earning a more illustrious job, potentially at Old Trafford if the position becomes available once more.However, McKenna could be tempted by the potential to oversee Champions League football, something that could earn him a bigger reputation than keeping Ipswich afloat if the Hoops were to go far.Nevertheless, McKenna remains an outsider with the bookies, and it is easy to see why.Who else is linked to the Celtic job?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic have eyed an ambitious move for Thomas Frank.However, given the Dane’s CV, it is also hard to see the Hoops convincing the manager to join.Nevertheless, he remains in the mix with the bookmakers at 8/1.Credit: ImagoThe current favourite continues to be Robbie Keane at 15/8, followed by current Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou at 9/4, with the duo both impressing early into their managerial careers.O’Neill is also yet to be ruled out at 7/1, with the current interim manager on track to lift the Scottish Cup this season, and could also still lift the Scottish Premiership title.However, it remains to be seen who Celtic opt to appoint this summer, with the decision set to be one of the biggest in the history of the club, given their recent misfortunes.