Robbie Keane is Celtic's "best bet" as they search for a new manager, and a natural successor to Martin O'Neill.
That's the opinion of Andy Townsend, who also feels his fellow ex-Republic of Ireland international will have plenty of offers to get back into work after leaving Ferencvaros.
Opinion on Keane among the fanbase is split, particularly after his spell working in Israel with Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
But Townsend thinks it would be a good fit because of the energy and determination the 45-year-old would bring to the table.
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He told OLBG: "I could see Robbie Keane being a success at Celtic, he’d bring all his energy in there and I could see him being a natural successor for Martin.
"He’d be the best bet for them, he has a real appetite and a real excitement around him. He oozes that determination to be a success and I could see that really working at Celtic.
"They could have a big call to make this summer but I think that would be the right one, should Martin O’Neill move on.
"Robbie has really found excitement in management. He seems excited at the prospect of his future in football management because he had a very good career as a player, he's gonna get some exceptional opportunities come his way. He's put himself out there now, he's available. There will be a lot of jobs available for him."
