Kieran McKenna

Crystal Palace weigh up Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank as Pierre Sage’s reign unravels

Pierre Sage’s Crystal Palace tenure is under severe pressure after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, with summer recruitment failures and defensive collapse contributing to the crisis. Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank are among the leading candidates to replace him.

Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler: The art dealer who went from boos to Europe's hottest manager

Fabian Hurzeler was booed by his own Brighton supporters and told he'd be 'sacked in the morning' after a home defeat by Crystal Palace in February. Eight months on, the 31-year-old - the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history - has Brighton third in the table after 11 wins in 18 top-flight games, with reported interest from Manchester United and fans now fearing he could be lured away.

Kieran McKenna has opened up on his surprise departure from Ipswich Town five months after sealing a third promotion in five years, revealing he made up his mind on the Portman Road pitch after the win over QPR. The 40-year-old says he is in no rush to return to management, having spent the autumn learning with Bayern Munich, Colorado Rapids and clubs in Spain, and next Wednesday begins work as a Uefa technical observer at Stamford Bridge.

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady says he has heard speculation that Kieran McKenna could be considered as Celtic’s next manager while Martin O’Neill reflects on his position.

Celtic reportedly keeping Kieran McKenna on standby amid Martin O'Neill speculation

Celtic are said to have a shortlist of managerial replacements should Martin O'Neill leave mid-season, with former Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna and Neil Lennon among the names being discussed. The gossip round-up also covers Hibernian new head coach Marink Reedijk turning down offers abroad, injury updates for Celtic wingers Haissem Hassan and Yang Hyun-jun, and Ryan Jack training with Rangers.