Overview
- Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney remain in interim charge after a 4-0 win over Falkirk and lead Celtic into today’s League Cup semi-final against Rangers.
- The evolving shortlist includes Wilfried Nancy of Columbus Crew, Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane, England U21 coach Lee Carsley and Club Brugge head coach Nicky Hayen, according to multiple reports.
- Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna is described in new reporting as open to the job if approached, though he is under a long-term contract.
- Gordon Strachan has suggested the club’s top target may not be available until December, a timeline that aligns with in-season candidates such as Kjetil Knutsen or national-team coaches like Craig Bellamy, though no frontrunner has been confirmed.
- Ange Postecoglou has been sounded out but is widely reported to be taking a break after Nottingham Forest, with Football Insider adding a return could only be realistic if the vacancy extended to season’s end.