Celtic Fans Oppose Potential Keane Move over Israel Stay
Supporters oppose the former Celtic forward because his 2023/24 spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv has made the prospective appointment deeply divisive.
- Former striker Robbie Keane is the frontrunner to replace Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, with the Celtic board reportedly in talks regarding the vacant position.
- Opposition stems from Keane's decision to manage Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv during the 2023 war in Gaza, with fans branding the coach a 'pariah' in his native Ireland.
- On Tuesday, Celtic Fans For The Liberation Of Palestine formally opposed the appointment, urging the board to 'listen to supporters' concerns,' while the Bhoys Celtic Ultras displayed a banner outside Celtic Park.
- Keane has defended his tenure, stating he is a 'football man,' though Jill Thomson of Scottish Sport for Palestine warned the appointment would be 'unnecessarily divisive' for the club.
- Reports indicate Keane plans to bring Scott Brown, Johnny Hayes, and Stephen Glass into his backroom team if appointed, though he may reject the offer if negativity impacts his ability to perform.
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Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move
Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestinian fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv. Keane is the leading contender to take charge of the Scottish champions after reportedly entering talks with the club's principal shareholder Dermot Desmond. Keane, who is Ireland's record goalscorer, enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Celtic in 2010. But his decision …
Palestine issue causes stir in Scottish football
LONDON - Celtic’s interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the Scottish Premiership champions’ pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with the Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Celtic fan groups unite in opposition over Robbie Keane appointment
Robbie Keane’s path back to Celtic has hit a massive wall, is due to him not condemning Israel’s ongoing genocide in Palestine. A club where he once dazzled on loan is no longer warmly remembering him for his footballing achievements. What began as murmurs of discomfort has now hardened into robust opposition. Dozens of Celtic supporter groups have signed a joint letter opposing Keane’s potential appointment, citing his decision to manage Maccab…
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