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Celtic eye David Moyes as Martin O'Neill replacement target
Celtic are reportedly eyeing David Moyes to replace Martin O'Neill, who will not continue as manager after this season. Journalist Pete O'Rourke claims whispers of a move are not dying down, suggesting the Scot could step in as a steady pair of hands. O'Neill’s tenure has been turbulent, marked by three consecutive defeats against Rangers and Ferencvaros, followed by comfortable Europa League losses to Benfica and Celta Vigo. Although Celtic recently beat Motherwell and Hearts in the league, the pressure for change remains high. Moyes is in the final year of his Everton contract, with no renewal talks and the club’s owners putting the team up for sale. At 64, the veteran manager has found success at West Ham and Everton, where he stabilized the team. His former player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall described him as 'relentless', a trait Celtic believe is needed to improve their European record. The next step depends on whether Everton and Moyes reach an agreement or if he becomes a free agent next summer. Celtic have not confirmed this target, and other names like Robbie Keane and Kieran McKenna remain in the mix.
The Transfer Siren · 24 October 2026
Celtic are reportedly eyeing David Moyes to replace Martin O'Neill, who will not continue as manager after this season. Journalist Pete O'Rourke claims whispers of a move are not dying down, suggesting the Scot could step in as a steady pair of hands. O'Neill’s tenure has been turbulent, marked by three consecutive defeats against Rangers and Ferencvaros, followed by comfortable Europa League losses to Benfica and Celta Vigo. Although Celtic recently beat Motherwell and Hearts in the league, the pressure for change remains high. Moyes is in the final year of his Everton contract, with no renewal talks and the club’s owners putting the team up for sale. At 64, the veteran manager has found success at West Ham and Everton, where he stabilized the team. His former player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall described him as 'relentless', a trait Celtic believe is needed to improve their European record. The next step depends on whether Everton and Moyes reach an agreement or if he becomes a free agent next summer. Celtic have not confirmed this target, and other names like Robbie Keane and Kieran McKenna remain in the mix.
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