Get ready for some thrilling football news! The Celtic job is up for grabs, and it's sparked an exciting debate among fans and pundits alike. Kieran McKenna, the Ipswich Town manager, has emerged as a top contender for the prestigious role, but there's a twist!
While Ange Postecoglou was initially favored by the bookies, sources close to the former Celtic boss have poured cold water on that idea. But here's where it gets controversial...
Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney are currently steering the ship on an interim basis, and O'Neill has revealed some intriguing details. He told talkSPORT's Jim White that he was offered the opportunity on Monday evening, and it came as a complete shock!
McKenna's impressive track record includes back-to-back promotions with Ipswich, but the team's recent relegation from the Premier League has left them in a tricky spot, currently 12th in the Championship. Despite this, McKenna is under contract with Ipswich until 2028, and the club is determined to keep him.
CEO Mark Ashton has a strong relationship with McKenna, and the boss still has the backing to push for promotion this season. In fact, talkSPORT has learned that McKenna has the support of O'Neill, who has communicated this to Celtic's majority shareholder, Dermot Desmond.
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