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Gavin Quinn

John Hartson backs Roy Keane to become Celtic manager after disaster season under Neil Lennon

Celtic great John Hartson reckons Roy Keane could be a good fit for the club after a disastrous season under Neil Lennon.

The ten-in-a-row chasing Hoops saw their Scottish Premiership title dreams slip away as bitter rivals Rangers broke their dominance, confirming their title win last weekend.

With current boss Lennon under fire, fans are already speculating over who could potentially take his place in the hot seat.

And among the candidates to emerge, current Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane could well be tempted back into management.

Former midfielder John Hartson thinks that Keane's management style could help Galvanise the squad at Parkhead.

Celtic players during a huddle prior to kick-off (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

"Celtic have not put up a fight. It is 21 points with seven games to go. They have won the league before the split," Hartson told Off The Ball.

"That is the type of manager that is needed. When we mentioned Roy Keane, I think Roy would be excellent. He would be well-respected among the players, he would have learned a lot in terms of what he has achieved up to now."

Hartson is unconcerned by the fact that Keane has not managed a football club since leaving Ipswich Town in 2011.

"He has come from an assistant role - I wouldn't be concerned. You know me, if I didn't think Roy was the person that could galvanise the team and get them going, get them organise, then I would be the first one to say that.

"I think Roy would be good."

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