Ange Postecoglou Favorite for Celtic Return Following Nottingham Forest Sacking

Former Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou is the frontrunner to take over at Celtic, just 48 hours after being dismissed from his role at the Premier League club.

Postecoglou was relieved of his duties at the City Ground yesterday, following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, bringing his tenure to an end after only eight games and 39 days. This marks his second managerial exit in 2025, after leaving Tottenham Hotspur despite a successful period that included winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League. Celtic’s current struggles have opened the door for speculation about a return for the highly-regarded Australian coach.

The Scottish Premiership side are currently five points behind league leaders Hearts after a recent surprise defeat to Dundee, and were also eliminated from Champions League qualification by a Kazakh side. While manager Brendan Rodgers is not currently under immediate threat, pressure is mounting, and bookmakers have shifted Postecoglou to 6/4 favorite for the job, according to gambling.com. He previously managed Celtic from 2021, achieving two league titles and a historic treble in the 2022/23 season before moving to Spurs – a period fondly remembered by the club’s supporters. You can read more about Celtic’s recent performance on the club’s official website.

Other potential candidates include Edin Terzic, Kjetil Knutsen, Stephen Robinson, and John McGlynn, but Postecoglou’s prior success at Celtic makes him the clear favorite. Club officials have yet to comment on the speculation, but a swift decision is anticipated given Celtic’s current form.