With Martin O’Neill expected to step down upon the expiry of his contract on May 31, 2026, the next Celtic manager odds market has seen a number of candidates heavily linked to the role at Celtic Park.
The veteran gaffer and Bhoys legend re-took the reins on an interim basis for the second time this season in January. After pipping Hearts to the Scottish Premiership title on Saturday, O’Neill dropped a huge hint that he won’t be staying on for next term.
With that in mind, a number of replacements have already been identified in the media. And here at BetVictor News, we take a closer look at the most likely managers who are in line to take on the biggest job in Scottish football.
Next Celtic Manager Odds: Jens Berthel Askou Heads The Betting
Leading the way in the next Celtic manager odds market is Jens Berthel Askou. The Dane is currently the boss of Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell and has led the Steelmen to fourth spot. Which has earned a place in the European qualifiers for the summer.
Berthel Askou only arrived at Fir Park in June 2025 and has been linked with the Bhoys owing to his brilliant debut season. He is currently priced at 3/1 to take over from Martin O’Neill. Aged 43, he certainly has bags of potential and he offers punters a decent bit of value.
Robbie Keane On Celtic’s Radar
Priced at 25/1 in the next Crystal Palace manager odds market, Robbie Keane is heavily linked with a Celtic return. The Bhoys fan enjoyed a great loan spell north of the border during the 2009-10 campaign. He netted 16 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions.
Not only does Keane have plenty of ties to the Hoops, he has blossomed during his short but sweet managerial career. Keane has already won league titles in Israel and Hungary. He is currently the boss of Ferencvaros. Punters can back him for the gig at 4/1.
Will Ange Postecoglou Be Named As The New Celtic Manager?
If it’s a sizable chunk of profit you’re looking for when it comes to Scottish Premiership betting, look no further than Ange Postecoglou. The Aussie boss is priced at 20/1 and has plenty of history with Celtic. He led the club between 2021-2023 and won five major honours. Including back-to-back league titles.
Postecoglou has a win rate of 73.45% from his 113 games in charge. He went on to manage Tottenham and Nottingham Forest, landing the Europa League in 2025 with the former. ‘Big Ange’ is still a huge hit with supporters at Celtic Park. Currently, he is unattached after leaving the City Ground in October last year.
*odds correct at the time of publication, May 19, 2026.
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