Next Celtic Manager Odds: O’Neill The New Favourite For Permanent Job

Interim boss Martin O’Neill has been installed as the new 3/1 favourite with William Hill to become the next permanent Celtic manager following reports he is open to discussing a longer stay at Parkhead.

Last week saw Ipswich coach Kieran McKenna odds-on for the role at 4/7, with Ange Postecoglou 5/2 and Robbie Keane 3/1, but recent developments have prompted a reshuffle in the market, with McKenna since having eased to 4/1, while Postecoglou and Keane are now 5/1 and 15/2 respectively.

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen has moved into 6/1, followed by under-21 England coach Lee Carsley who has entered the conversation at 8/1.

Next Permanent Celtic Manager Odds:

Punters can bet on the next Celtic manager at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:

• Martin O’Neill – 3/1
• Kieran McKenna – 4/1
• Ange Postecoglou – 5/1
• Kjetil Knutsen – 6/1
• Robbie Keane – 15/2
• Lee Carsley – 8/1
• Wilfred Nancy – 9/1
• Nick Hayen – 10/1
• Craig Bellamy – 11/1
• Bar – 12/1

Who will take over at Celtic Park or will the Bhoys decide to give Martin O’Neill a permanent contract? Celtic fans will be keeping a very close eye on developments in the coming weeks.

Lee Phelps, spokesperson for William Hill, said: “Momentum has swung towards Martin O’Neill to be confirmed as the next permanent Celtic boss after suggestions he’d consider a longer run in the role, and he now heads our book at 3/1.

“A week ago, Kieran McKenna was 4/7, but he’s now a 4/1 chance with Ange Postecoglou drifting to 5/1 from 5/2 and Robbie Keane having also eased to 15/2 from 3/1.”

Punters can follow the latest developments in the William Hill Scottish Premiership here, with manager betting tips, transfer news and more on Scotland’s top flight throughout the 2025/26 season.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*