- Former Celtic striker Robbie Keane is a leading candidate for the manager’s position at Celtic Park, but his potential appointment is facing significant opposition from numerous fan groups.
- Sixty-seven Celtic fan organisations have signed a letter urging the club to reconsider, primarily due to Keane's recent role as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- The opposition stems from Keane's decision to remain in Israel as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager after the country's bombardment of Gaza began in late 2023.
- Celtic fan groups, including North Curve Celtic and the Green Brigade, highlighted their long-standing solidarity with the Palestinian people, deeming Keane's actions “unconscionable” given the ongoing conflict.
- Keane, who won the Israeli Premier League and Toto Cup with Maccabi, eventually resigned eight months into the conflict, stating he stayed due to a “duty of care” to his staff.
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