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Celtic Eyeing Mourinho as O'Neill's Potential Replacement

2/10/2026

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Celtic is considering Jose Mourinho, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager, as a replacement for manager Martin O’Neill if Ange Postecoglou declines to return.
O’Neill took over after Wilfried Nancy's unsuccessful tenure.
Mourinho, at Benfica, faces fan pressure over poor performances and speculation about his future.
His experience and Celtic's stature could attract the club.
Sutton noted Mourinho was linked to Celtic, but reasons for accepting remain unclear.

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Celtic is considering Jose Mourinho, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager, as a replacement for manager Martin O’Neill if Ange Postecoglou declines to return.
O’Neill took over after Wilfried Nancy's unsuccessful tenure.
Mourinho, at Benfica, faces fan pressure over poor performances and speculation about his future.
His experience and Celtic's stature could attract the club.
Sutton noted Mourinho was linked to Celtic, but reasons for accepting remain unclear.