Keane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down - gossip

Despite many putting two-and-two together following Roy Keane's appearance at Sunday's defeat by Rangers, the former Celtic midfielder and friend of under pressure current boss Martin O'Neill made it abundantly clear on the most recent Stick to Football podcast he would never attend a game with the ulterior motive of replacing a manager. ( Daily Record ) Reacting to Celtic's defeat by Rangers, Roy Keane remarked to Celtic AM that it was the "ups and downs of football". ( The National ) Considering Roy Keane's last management job was 15 years ago, the idea he would be the next manager should be too silly for words, but it is time for Martin O'Neill to exit and you cannot rule anything out the way Celtic are run these days. ( The Herald ) Despite defending Celtic's summer recruitment in public, Martin O'Neill was privately despairing as he later admitted the current squad is weaker compared to the end of last season. (Graham Spiers on Press Box Patreon) Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has criticised Shaun Maloney, saying the assistant is active on the touchline when their side is winning but absent when losing. ( Glasgow Times ) Read Monday's Scottish Gossip in full. Roy Keane had a short spell with Celtic at the end of his playing career [Getty Images]