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title: "Celtic: Roy Keane fears he has been overlooked by Hoops"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-04-18T19:40:51Z"
modified: "2021-04-18T19:40:51Z"
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# Celtic: Roy Keane fears he has been overlooked by Hoops

**Roy Keane held talks with the Celtic board over becoming the club’s new manager but he now fears he has been overlooked.**

That’s according to a report from [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6984421/keane-overlooked-celtic-howe/), who claimed that the former Hoops midfielder’s chances of returning to Parkhead are fading following Eddie Howe’s interview.

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Keane even [‘told mates he feels the chance has gone’](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6984421/keane-overlooked-celtic-howe/). The 49-year-old [reportedly](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6984421/keane-overlooked-celtic-howe/) split opinion with the Hoops hierarchy, with some board members wanting a more modern coach.

Howe also held talks with Celtic and even reached a [verbal agreement](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-howe-reaches-verbal-agreement-with-celtic-after-london-talks/) with the club, but he has now had [second thoughts](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-news-howe-sounded-out-by-palace/) and has since spoken to [Crystal Palace](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-news-howe-sounded-out-by-palace/) about potentially succeeding Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park.

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### Transfer Tavern take

To us, the Hoops should stay well clear of bringing Keane back to Celtic Park. He has been out of management for more than [10 years](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721) and has fewer than [200](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721) games experience as a first team manager.

Some of the Celtic board [liked his passion](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6984421/keane-overlooked-celtic-howe/), but with a lengthy period out of the game as the main man, we feel it could prove to be a huge risk. The Irishman also comes with a reputation for [high-profile fallouts with players](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/jon-walters-roy-keane-ipswich-ireland-reveals-reason-behind-explosive-feud-bust-up) due to his blunt demenaour.

Someone like Howe, who has more than [500](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-howe/profil/trainer/10976) games as manager under his belt, has worked in a number of leagues under various restrictions and could be the better call for Celtic to make. However, with the 43-year-old having second thoughts over a Parkhead move, the Hoops may have to look elsewhere.

***In other news: Premier League club having second thoughts over Odsonne Edouard deal, it could be bad news for Celtic, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-leicester-having-second-thoughts-on-edouard/).***