He’s NOT the answer!” Furious pundit tears into Celtic’s top managerial target and names SIX legends who’d do a better job at Parkhead.
Celtic’s managerial hunt has exploded into fresh controversy after one outspoken pundit publicly slammed the club’s leading candidate for the job, insisting “six Celtic legends could do it better.”
The Parkhead board are working through the international break to appoint a permanent successor to interim boss Martin O’Neill, whose emotional short-term return appears to be nearing its end. But while fans wait for an announcement, not everyone is convinced that the Hoops are heading in the right direction.
Reports claim Wilfried Nancy and Kjetil Knutsen have emerged as frontrunners, but a furious pundit believes Celtic are “about to make the same mistake twice.” In a fiery rant on a football podcast, he branded the board’s shortlist “a dangerous gamble,” warning that the club risk losing its identity by chasing “modern names with no feel for Celtic.”
“He’s NOT the answer, not for Celtic,” the pundit fumed. “You can’t rebuild a giant by gambling on a manager who doesn’t understand the weight of this club. There are six ex-players who’ve lived it, breathed it, and could lead this team with their eyes closed.
The outspoken analyst then named his six dream candidates Scott Brown, Neil Lennon, John Kennedy, Paul Lambert, Roy Keane, and Henrik Larsson arguing that each carries the “Celtic spirit” needed to wake the club up again.
“Bring back people who know what the shirt means,” he added. “Celtic needs warriors and winners not another experiment from abroad. Brown would light a fire in that dressing room. Lennon and Keane bring authority. Larsson brings class. Lambert knows the standards. Kennedy already bleeds green and white. That’s what this club has lost identity.”
His comments have sparked a massive fan debate online. Some supporters agree the club needs a figure rooted in Celtic’s history, while others argue it’s time to embrace a new footballing era led by a visionary like Nancy or Knutsen.
Still, the Football Insider report suggests Celtic’s board are pushing forward with plans. Nancy, who recently guided Columbus Crew to the MLS playoffs, is now said to be “available immediately” after their exit a key factor that could fast-track his move to Glasgow.
Knutsen, meanwhile, has become one of Europe’s most respected modern coaches, turning Bodo/Glimt into a fearless attacking side admired across the continent. Both are seen as innovative choices who could deliver the attacking identity Celtic crave.
But the pundit isn’t buying into the hype. He insists that in chasing “fresh ideas,” the board may be forgetting what made Celtic great in the first place.
“You can talk about tactics and analytics all you want high press, possession football, transitions,” he said. “But Celtic isn’t built on buzzwords. It’s built on passion, leadership, and unity. Bring that back, and trophies will follow.”
The pressure on the Celtic hierarchy is now immense. With Rangers improving and fan patience running thin, this next appointment could define the club’s trajectory for years. Celtic’s supporters expect not just victories, but conviction a team that plays with pride and purpose.
For now, O’Neill remains in charge, guiding the squad through a period of calm and class. But behind the scenes, decisions are being made and as the international break continues, a major announcement feels imminent.
Whoever steps into the dugout next will inherit not only a talented squad but also one of the most demanding jobs in British football. Whether it’s a bold modern appointment or a return to the club’s roots, Celtic’s next move will shape the next chapter of their story one that fans will never forget.
