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Fan's X-Rated Celtic Park Banner Takes Swipe at Robbie Keane and Dermot Desmond
Celtic Football Club has entered formal talks with former striker Robbie Keane regarding the vacant manager position, sparking immediate protests from supporters over his previous coaching role at Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.
Numerous supporters' groups endorsed an online letter opposing the 'proposed appointment,' citing Celtic's long history of solidarity with Palestine and rejecting Keane's tenure in Israel during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Banners and graffiti have appeared outside Celtic Park to protest the potential arrival, with North Curve Celtic posting images on social media today documenting the visible fan opposition.
While talks with Keane continue, the board remains in discussions with former manager Martin O'Neill, whom principal shareholder Dermot Desmond previously appointed, suggesting alternative candidates are being considered.
Keane previously defended his decision to remain at Maccabi, stating he felt a 'duty of care' to five staff members and foreign players who relied on him for their livelihood.