Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Keane's Celtic Park visit played down amid O'Neill doubts
Roy Keane's appearance at Celtic Park sparked speculation, but his podcast comments suggest no managerial ulterior motive.
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Daily Record
What happened. Roy Keane's presence at Celtic Park during Sunday's defeat by Rangers was played down, with reports noting he said on the Stick to Football podcast he would never attend a game to replace a manager.
- Keane called the defeat the 'ups and downs of football' to Celtic AM.
- Martin O'Neill is pondering his future as Celtic manager.
- The Herald argued Keane's 15-year management gap makes the link unlikely.
“ups and downs of football”
— Roy Keane
Martin O'Neill's future remains uncertain as Celtic's season continues.
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