Celtic have McKenna among standby targets - gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s gossip roundup says Celtic are already considering possible managerial replacements if there is a mid-season change at the club. The item says the Celtic hierarchy have a list of options ready in case a switch is needed, with former Celtic manager Neil Lennon and former Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna among those being discussed. The report does not say that any departure has been confirmed, only that contingency planning is taking place.

The update also notes that, if Martin O’Neill were to decide to leave Celtic, the club would look at candidates who could step in during the season. McKenna’s name is included as a standby target, while Lennon is also mentioned as a possible option. As presented by BBC Sport, this is part of a wider gossip roundup rather than a formal announcement from Celtic.

The article places the speculation in the wider context of football clubs preparing for coaching changes and transfer or staffing moves during the season. It also includes brief updates from other clubs and players, but the central development is Celtic’s reported preparation for a possible managerial transition. The significance is that the club appears to be anticipating a change rather than waiting until after the season, which could affect planning on and off the pitch.