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Not now- Nicholas in surprise Celtic u-turn

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After backing Roy Keane to become Celtic boss in 2014 and 2019 Charlie Nicholas has gone off the notion.

Over the weekend it was reported that the Irishman was interested in the Celtic job, prompting a flurry of speculation and adjustment to the bookie’s odds.

Brining in someone that hasn’t picked a team since 2011 would be an incredible gamble to take on but it seems that some Celtic fans feel that Keane can switch from the Sky Sports studio into the dug-out.

Three weeks after Neil Lennon resigned there has been nothing out of Celtic about his replacement leading to speculation in a number of directions.

Picking up on his column in the Express, the Daily Record reports Nicholas saying:

Keane was interested in the job back in 2014 but they missed out on him then. They didn’t show him enough respect, with claims suggesting Ronny Deila had to be his No. 2.

Has anything changed since then? Roy’s been out of the game for a couple of years and football has moved on. If Roy was to come in, he wouldn’t be a builder. It would be a game by game scenario, dependent on results.

I supported Roy for years to be Celtic’s next manager. I wanted him right after Brendan Rodgers because I felt he could have achieved the 10-in-a-row.

I was a fan of Roy as a player and a pundit. If he was given the job, I’d support him –but he’s not going to build the club up again.

Should Roy Keane be the next Celtic manager

Yes, exactly what we need

Yes, exactly what we need

No, never. We need to get serious

No, never. We need to get serious

Keane was in charge of Ipswich for the 81st and final time on 6 January 2011, since then he has been assistant manager of Ireland (55 games), Aston Villa (13 games) and Nottingham Forest (17 matches).

CLICK HERE for Keane’s full managerial record.

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