Celtic FC has officially announced the departure of assistant manager John Kennedy. The club confirmed that Kennedy, who has been with the team in various capacities since 2010, is leaving following a series of changes within the coaching staff.
Celtic Coaching Changes
John Kennedy, 42, started his tenure at Celtic as a scout before transitioning to the reserve coaching team. In 2014, he joined the first-team staff and became assistant manager in 2019 during Neil Lennon’s second term with the club.
Management Transition
This announcement comes shortly after Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager. Martin O’Neill, a former Celtic player, has been appointed as interim manager. He will be supported by Shaun Maloney, another former player.
Departing Staff
- John Kennedy – Assistant Manager
- Jack Lyons – Coach
- Adam Sadler – Coach
- Glen Driscoll – Head of Performance
Celtic expressed gratitude to Kennedy and the other departing staff members for their services, wishing them well in their future endeavors.
New Additions to Coaching Staff
In light of these changes, Celtic has appointed Stephen McManus and Mark Fotheringham to O’Neill’s coaching team. McManus previously served as the B team coach, while Fotheringham takes on a new role within the first-team staff.
Continuing Support
Goalkeeping coach Stephen Woods, along with Gavin Strachan and Greg Wallace, will remain with the club’s backroom team as Celtic adapts to its new coaching structure.
As the club navigates these transitions, fans are eager to see how the new management and coaching team will shape the future of Celtic FC.
