In a significant development, Inverness Caledonian Thistle has officially reached out to Darren O’Dea, the current coach of Celtic’s B team, to discuss their vacant managerial position. [Scott Burns]
This formal approach confirms earlier reports that the 36-year-old Irishman was high on the club’s list of potential candidates.
The move comes after Inverness parted ways with their former manager, Billy Dodds, who was let go following a series of disappointing performances. The club had been under interim management by John Robertson and Charlie Christie but is keen on making a swift appointment.
O’Dea, a Celtic stalwart who began his playing career with the Hoops, has also had stints at Reading, Ipswich, Toronto, Dundee, and Blackpool. Before stepping into the coaching realm, he represented Ireland 20 times and initially took up coaching duties at Motherwell in 2019.
The club has been struggling recently, with eight losses and a draw in their last nine games, culminating in a 1-0 defeat to Raith Rovers that proved to be the last straw for Dodds.
With this official approach, it’s clear that Inverness sees O’Dea as a strong candidate to turn their fortunes around. Celtic fans will undoubtedly be watching closely as one of their own could soon be making a significant impact in the Scottish Championship.
