Overview
- Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney began their caretaker spell with a 4-0 victory over Falkirk, cutting the gap to leaders Hearts to six points.
- Kieran McKenna said he has had no conversations with Celtic and stressed his focus is on Ipswich, where he is contracted until 2028.
- Sky Sports reports Ipswich do not want to lose McKenna and that prising him out mid-season would likely cost around £5m in compensation.
- Ange Postecoglou is considered very unlikely to return, according to Sky Sports, as Celtic narrow their focus on other candidates.
- Celtic are assessing options including Craig Bellamy, Kjetil Knutsen, Nicky Hayen, Robbie Keane and Damien Duff, with O’Neill indicating a permanent appointment could come quickly as a League Cup semi-final against Rangers looms.