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title: "Celtic: Roy Keane reportedly interested in Hoops job"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-03-14T20:00:07Z"
modified: "2021-03-14T20:00:07Z"
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# Celtic: Roy Keane reportedly interested in Hoops job

**Roy Keane is reportedly open to becoming Neil Lennon’s successor as permanent Celtic manager.**

That’s according to [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6818002/keane-celtic-manager-scottish-football/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1615674877), who claimed that the 49-year-old – who [reportedly](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29525723) rejected the job to replace Lennon back in 2014 – would now consider a move to Parkhead.

### Keane’s managerial absence

[Well-known for his punditry roles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1V5smqExas) in recent years, Keane last managed back in [2010/11 with Ipswich Town](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721).

Since then, the Irishman – who finished his [playing career with Celtic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/spieler/3396) – has been an [assistant at Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and for his native Republic of Ireland](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721).

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However, it seems as if he’s keen to return to the dugout, and his love for Celtic has seen him become keen on the vacant Parkhead position, according to [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6818002/keane-celtic-manager-scottish-football/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1615674877).

### Transfer Tavern take

Keane was left [unimpressed with Peter Lawwell](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6818002/keane-celtic-manager-scottish-football/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1615674877) seven years ago as to how negotiations materialised, but he won’t have to worry about the chief executive this time around due to the latter’s [impending retirement](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55852763).

To us, a move for Keane would be a huge gamble. He has taken charge of just [181](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721) games as a manager, with those coming between 2008 and 2011. Also, some players under his watch have [gone public](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/jon-walters-roy-keane-206042) about the 49-year-old’s abrasive demeanour in previous coaching roles.

His long absence away from the hot seat could therefore prove to be a risky move by the Hoops board, but it seems as if the former midfielder is keen to head back to Glasgow.

***In other news: Celtic impressed by Director of Football target following talks, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-harkin-top-dof-target-as-manager-update-shared/).***