{"id":235012,"date":"2025-10-31T01:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T01:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/235012\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T01:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T01:04:20","slug":"celtic-managerial-hopeful-robbie-keane-holds-crisis-talks-with-ferencvaros-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/235012\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic managerial hopeful Robbie Keane holds crisis talks with Ferencvaros squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\tCeltic managerial hopeful Robbie Keane has admitted he has held crisis talks with his Ferencvaros squad after heavily criticising them in the aftermath of their weekend loss which is why Dermot Desmond should be going nowhere near him.24\/03\/10 Premier League St Mirren V Celtic (4-0)<\/p>\n

The ex-Hoops forward has emerged as a contender to return to Celtic as Brendan Rodgers\u2019 successor, with Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna<\/a> also among those being considered.<\/p>\n

Keane \u2013 who represented Ireland 146 times at international level \u2013 is the head coach of the Budapest outfit, with former Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass serving as his assistant.<\/p>\n

He led Ferencvaros to the Hungarian league title last season, but this year they have found themselves down in fifth place after managing only four wins from their opening 10 matches.<\/p>\n

Keane was furious that his side failed to build on their impressive Europa League victory over RB Salzburg in Austria last Thursday, suffering a surprise 2-1 home loss to Zalaegerszegi.<\/p>\n

Speaking via Glasgow Times<\/a>, Keane said: \u201cWe held a long meeting with the players at the start of this week because that defeat was completely unacceptable. I could have substituted every single one of the players.<\/p>\n

\u201cI told the boys that if they can run and chase the opponent all the way in Europe, but they are not willing to do this in the Hungarian league, then they will not play for me. Our opponents scored a goal where they practically walked through our defenders.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"RobbieRobbie Keane, Head Coach of Ferencvaros (R), looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025\/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and Ferencvarosi TC at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The 45 year-old added: \u201cI expect only one thing from the team \u2013 to show commitment. And that was not visible. None of my players deserved to be on the pitch with that kind of performance. There was no running, no pressing in our game. I think that is unacceptable. I don\u2019t want a team that only performs in the Europa League.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf that doesn\u2019t change, then I\u2019m looking for new players who are willing to play in the league as well. I want players who are worthy of wearing this shirt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Very few Celtic supporters who be happy with Robbie Keane getting the job with the Irish support in particular likely to be outraged.<\/p>\n

Conor Spence<\/p>\n

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\"Celtic<\/a>Celtic in the Eighties and Willie Fernie \u2013 Putting on the Style both by David Potter. Photo The Celtic Star\"Danny<\/a>Danny McGrain signing copies of Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Photo: Celtic Star Books <\/p>\n

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