A number of fan teams have opposed the potential appointment of Robbie Keane because the membership’s new supervisor due to his earlier function at Israeli aspect Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Keane, the previous Republic of Eire worldwide who had a short mortgage spell at Celtic as a participant, managed Maccabi Tel Aviv from 2023 to 2024.
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The previous striker was strongly criticised by pro-Palestinian campaigners for not resigning because of the battle in Gaza.
Keane’s spouse revealed in 2024 that their household had been focused with dying threats due to his affiliation with the Israeli membership, prompting them to put in video cameras at their dwelling in Dublin.
Keane made 19 appearances for Celtic throughout his mortgage spell in 2010 – Craig Halkett/PA
Now, amid studies that Celtic have held talks with Keane over the managerial place, supporter teams have voiced their robust disapproval of his potential appointment.
A bunch calling itself “Celtic Followers for the Liberation of Palestine” has launched a press release which has apparently been endorsed and co-signed by 67 totally different fan teams and fan-led media.
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“As Celtic followers, we oppose the proposed appointment of Robbie Keane as supervisor of Celtic Soccer Membership,” the assertion reads.
“Celtic supporters have a protracted and proud historical past of solidarity with the Palestinian folks. For us, Robbie Keane’s choice to handle Maccabi Tel Aviv through the genocide in Gaza is unattainable to disregard.
“To decide on to handle a membership in Israel whereas, lower than 40 miles away, the identical nation was utilizing indiscriminate weapons of mass homicide towards a defenceless folks is unconscionable.
“Celtic was based by a neighborhood formed by the legacy of genocide, displacement and famine. Our membership’s roots lie in solidarity with those that suffered injustice and oppression. We can’t neglect the place we got here from, nor flip our backs on these dealing with genocide right now.
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“At a time when Celtic requires unity and collective objective, this appointment can be deeply divisive among the many assist. It might additionally characterize a predictable and uninspiring alternative at a second when better ambition is required.
“We urge the Celtic board to hearken to supporters’ considerations and rethink this appointment. No to Keane.”
Keane is out there for the Celtic job after his spell managing Ferencváros led to Might – Tim Keeton/Shutterstock
Keane, who performed for 11 totally different golf equipment over the course of a prolific 21-year taking part in profession, took over at Hungarian aspect Ferencváros in 2025. He gained the Hungarian league later that 12 months earlier than profitable the nation’s home cup in 2025-26.
Keane is reported to be certainly one of two predominant candidates for the Celtic job alongside Martin O’Neill, who got here out of retirement to steer the membership to a and cup double over two spells as interim supervisor.
