Celtic Appoints Shaun Maloney Interim Manager, McKenna Linked as Permanent Successor

Following Brendan Rodgers' unexpected resignation as Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill has been appointed as the interim manager, supported by Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham. Maloney, who returned to Celtic as professional player pathway manager, has made it clear he does not intend to pursue the permanent managerial role and will return to his original position after the interim period. The club is considering several candidates for the long-term manager position, including Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, who has acknowledged Celtic's significance but remains focused on his current role. O'Neill has indicated that Celtic will be seeking a young manager with a strong CV to take over permanently. The interim management team aims to bring stability to the club during this transitional period while preparing for upcoming matches. The search for a permanent manager continues as the club looks to turn their season around.