Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as Celtic manager on a one-year contract with an option for a further year. The 74-year-old, who won a double last season, expressed his desire to deliver more success for the club and its fans.
Martin O’Neill to be confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager on a one-year contract with a second-year option, following his successful interim spell and after Robbie Keane's candidacy faced fan backlash.
Celtic secured a domestic double by defeating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final. Martin O'Neill's future as manager remains uncertain despite the win, with the club hierarchy considering younger options.
This felt a hugely significant victory in the Scottish title race. Celtic require only two more of them to successfully defend the league. For the Rangers manager, Danny Röhl, yet another second-half capitulation will only increase murmurings about his capability of delivering success at Ibrox. Rangers will end this season trophyless and third in a two-horse race – remarkably, given the tens of millions spent on assembling their squad.Celtic have moved to within a point and three goals of Hearts. Next stop for Martin O’Neill and his players is Motherwell on Wednesday evening. With Hearts hosting Falkirk at the same time, there is the increasing possibility of the title being decided when the Edinburgh club visit Celtic Park on Saturday. Supporters of Celtic and Hearts are likely to have run out of fingernails by then.More to follow Continue reading...
