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Keane backed to bring quality to Celtic that Ange would lack

Robbie Keane would be a “great addition” for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.

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Epic speeches have allowed O’Neill to thrive with Celtic at 74

Martin O’Neill has proved during a surprising return to management at Celtic that age is just a number, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why epic speeches are allowing the 74-year-old to flourish. The Northern Irishman has answered two SOS calls from Parkhead this season and may yet end the 2025-26 campaign with a fourth Scottish Premiership title to his name.

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Bellamy addresses Wales future amid Celtic links

Craig Bellamy has addressed links to the Celtic job following a crushing blow to his aspirations with the Welsh national team. The 46-year-old has garnered significant praise for his rejuvenation of the squad, guiding them to a World Cup play-off semi-final where they were eventually eliminated on penalties by Bosnia.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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Moore to stay at Rangers? How wonderkid’s future will be decided

Mikey Moore has long been billed as one of the most exciting wonderkids in British football, with Andy Gray telling GOAL why Rangers may continue to benefit from the 18-year-old’s impressive development. The teenage playmaker is tied to Premier League giants Tottenham, but a productive loan spell at Ibrox has been enjoyed and an extension to that deal could be thrashed out for 2026-27.

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Schmeichel fears career is over after heartbreaking injury

Leicester City icon Kasper Schmeichel has opened up on the devastating reality of a shoulder injury that could signal the end of his professional playing days. The 39-year-old Celtic goalkeeper is facing a gruelling year on the sidelines after receiving a medical diagnosis that he described as a massive body blow.

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Martin has no regrets over Rangers failure

Russell Martin has opened up about his turbulent 123-day tenure as Rangers manager, insisting he holds no bitterness about his October dismissal. Despite overseeing a massive squad overhaul and enduring a poor run of form that left the club eighth in the Scottish Premiership, the 40-year-old remains defiant, viewing the immense pressure as a valuable learning experience.

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Celtic target Spurs icon to take managerial reins when O'Neill departs

Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keane’s managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.

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‘Entire life is ripped apart’ - What it takes to be Old Firm boss

Gordon Strachan has explained to GOAL what it takes to be an Old Firm manager, with the former Celtic boss admitting that “your entire life is ripped apart”. It takes a special kind of character to embrace that pressure in Glasgow, at Parkhead or Ibrox, with Martin O’Neill proving at 74 years of age that he still ticks the box when it comes to filling the most demanding of roles.

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O'Neill fears for Old Firm magic after Rangers vs Celtic chaos

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has expressed his deep concern that the iconic atmosphere of the Old Firm derby may be "lost" following the chaotic scenes that marred the end of Sunday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final. The Hoops secured a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rangers at Ibrox, but the triumph was overshadowed by a significant pitch invasion. Police have already confirmed that nine arrests were made following the disorder, and more are expected in the coming days.

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Strachan: Why answer to people ‘wearing masks & punching police’

Legendary former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has questioned why fans that marred the latest Old Firm derby, those “wearing masks and punching police”, are being allowed to dictate how long managers spend in any given post. Wilfried Nancy lasted just 33 days in charge at Parkhead this season, while ex-Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou was given only 39 at Nottingham Forest.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain scores stoppage-time winner on Celtic debut

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain announced his arrival in Scottish football in dramatic fashion, netting a stoppage-time winner on his debut to rescue Celtic’s title hopes. The former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder, who had been training with the Gunners to maintain his fitness before making the move, came off the bench to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Livingston just days after signing a short-term deal.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals if Perrie Edwards will join him at Celtic

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has confirmed that fiancée Perrie Edwards and their young family will be moving with him to Celtic after the 32-year-old signed a six-month contract with the Glasgow giants following his release by Besiktas last summer. Little Mix star Edwards did not move full-time to Turkey with Oxlade-Chamberlain, but the former Liverpool midfielder has confirmed that she will be making the trip across the border for his next chapter.