Celtic are eyeing a possible transfer for England Underneath-21s supervisor Lee Carsley as their subsequent boss, as they appear to seek out the proper substitute for Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead.
Rodgers’ second spell accountable for the Hoops went out in a whimper, following an underwhelming begin to the season within the Scottish Premiership, with Martin O’Neill positioned in interim cost.
Whereas the Irishman has seemingly solely are available for a brief spell as supervisor, taking cost till the best everlasting appointment is made, a brand new report has claimed that he can be keen to take the job till the top of the season.
Victory at residence to Rangers on Sunday afternoon wouldn’t solely be an enormous step in the best route for Celtic, however might even persuade these excessive up on the membership that O’Neill is the best man to proceed for longer than initially anticipated.
That is to not say that different potential candidates aren’t being talked about, nonetheless, with Ipswich City supervisor Kieran McKenna backed to be Rodgers’ successor, and Membership Brugge head coach Nicky Hayen additionally seen as an possibility.
Lee Carsley linked with Celtic job
Now, 67 Hail Hail declare that Celtic are eyeing Carsley to be their subsequent supervisor, with the Hoops “long-term admirers” of him, which means he might “be in competition” to come back in.
That mentioned, the previous Republic of Eire worldwide “isn’t a frontrunner for the job”, so at this stage, others really feel extra prone to take cost at Parkhead.
Carsley can be an fascinating selection for Celtic in the event that they did go down that route, with Roy Keane heaping reward on him throughout his transient stint as England’s interim boss earlier than Thomas Tuchel got here in.
“For England, it’s all optimistic. The massive gamers carried out, younger gamers stepped up. Lee Carsley deserves big reward. They actually appeared like they loved it. They didn’t appear to be underneath that a lot stress and performed with freedom.”
Maybe the largest threat in Celtic appointing Carsley is the truth that he’s but to handle at membership degree, together with his solely roles coming with England, together with his present Underneath-21s function.
Lee Carsley’s managerial profession | Yr | Matches | Factors per sport |
|---|---|---|---|
England Underneath-21s | 2025-present | 11 | 2.27 |
England (interim) | 2024 | 6 | 2.50 |
England Underneath-21s | 2021-2024 | 29 | 2.41 |
England Underneath-20s | 2020-2021 | 1 | 3.00 |
For that cause, bringing him in can be a big gamble at a degree when a secure pair of fingers is required to regular the ship after a irritating finish to Rodgers’ reign.
Carsley could also be determined to show his value within the membership sport, although, and if he impresses Celtic’s bosses greater than the remainder, they have to be trusted.
