Dermot Desmond will sit down with Martin O’Neill as Celtic’s managerial shortlist has begun to take place.
It has been just over two weeks since the Hoops were met with the bombshell that Brendan Rodgers resigned from the role.
Now that we have reached the international break, work is expected to step up to find a long-term replacement.
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Celtic impressed with Martin O’Neill
As the hunt for a new manager continues, O’Neill has been holding the fort alongside Shaun Maloney and won three of the four games he has been at the helm.
Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph has revealed that the Hoops hierarchy are happy with how he has started and how the Northern Irishman has ‘galvanised’ the squad.
O’Neill watched St Mirren vs Hibernian – the two fixtures that Celtic have after the November international break – but stressed that this was nothing more than planning ahead in the event of remaining in charge.
67 Hail Hail revealed that O’Neill could be open to staying for the remainder of the season, but he isn’t on the final shortlist.
Who is on the shortlist to become the new Celtic manager?
While O’Neill may not be on the list, there are a number of options that are being considered.
Wilfried Nancy appears to be a frontrunner for the job after Columbus Crew were beaten in the MLS Cup play-offs.
Kjetil Knutsen is interested in Celtic, but wants to wait until Bodo/Glimt’s Champions League comes to an end.
Club Brugge’s Nicky Hayen is also on the list alongside Kieran McKenna and Craig Bellamy, but all three seem unlikely.
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