Connor Humm

Thu 18 March 2021 9:30, UK

Rangers could end up “miles” ahead of Celtic if Roy Keane is appointed the new manager at Parkhead. 

That is according to former Scotland defender Alan Hutton who, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, admitted he would be fascinated to see how the 49-year-old got on at Celtic Park

As reported by the Sun, Keane is looking to get back into to management and has told friends he would jump at the opportunity to return to Parkhead.

Keane spent six months as a player at Celtic before hanging up his boots in 2006.

He has since managed Sunderland and Ipswich Town, although his left the Tractor Boys back in 2011.

The Manchester United legend has also been an assistant manager with the Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

Hutton admitted while Keane is a “huge name”, the ex-midfielder might not be the right man to oversee a major rebuild at Celtic.

Hutton told Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge: “He’s done well, he did well at Sunderland, he’s been at Ipswich, he’s had that experience. People definitely listen to what he’s got to say. Whether he’s the man for the rebuilding job, I’m not so sure.

“He’s a huge name. It would be a great rivalry to see him come up against Steven Gerrard again but it’s a difficult one. I’ve actually thought of this before and I’m not too sure, if I’m honest.

“Whether he’s the man to do that, I’ll suppose we’ll have to wait and see. I’m not sure. I’ve only had him as a number two, I’ve never actually seen him out on his own. It would definitely be fascinating for him to come up north and have a go at it.

“You need to remember, you have to add into that the pressure situation. We’re talking about a goldfish bowl where you’re under pressure daily to produce.

“It’s such a big job. They have to get it right and quickly or Rangers will be miles in front of them.”

In other news, Danny Mills has tipped Celtic to swoop for Ben Davies this summer after a telling reveal from Jurgen Klopp.