Overview
- Martin O’Neill returned with a 4-0 win over Falkirk and leads Celtic against Rangers in today’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden (2pm GMT on Premier Sports 1).
- The club is weighing a broad shortlist, with The Telegraph reporting Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy under consideration and the Daily Record linking Kjetil Knutsen, Robbie Keane and others.
- Tam Cowan, citing Gordon Strachan, said the preferred target may not be free until December, suggesting a potential delay to a permanent appointment.
- Football Insider reports Ange Postecoglou is not expected to return immediately after his 39-day Nottingham Forest spell, though a move at season’s end could be revisited.
- Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna is viewed as a leading option but would likely require about £5m in compensation, according to Football Insider, and O’Neill could be retained to season’s end if his stint goes well.