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Martin O’Neill Set to Continue as Celtic Manager After Positive Talks

Martin O'Neill Celtic Manager GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 16: Martin O'Neill, Interim Manager of Celtic lifts the William Hill Premiership trophy with players of Celtic following the team's victory in the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Martin O’Neill set to accept one year deal to stay on as Celtic Manager

Martin O’Neill is poised to remain as the permanent manager of Celtic following encouraging discussions with the club’s board, led by chairman Dermot Desmond. After stepping in as interim manager earlier, O’Neill has agreed to take the role on a full-time basis, ending speculation about the managerial search at the Scottish giants.

The talks between O’Neill and Desmond reportedly went well, paving the way for a new deal that will see O’Neill take charge on a more permanent footing. He has agreed to stay on for another year. The club has been keen to stabilize its leadership, and O’Neill’s permanent return is seen as a step towards regaining that stability.

Details of the new agreement are emerging, indicating that O’Neill will have the support needed to rebuild the squad and push for success domestically and in Europe. His familiarity with the club and previous experience managing Celtic make him a strong fit for the role as the team looks to bounce back from recent challenges.

Fans and insiders alike have welcomed the news, hopeful that O’Neill’s return will bring a positive shift in fortunes for Celtic. The club’s leadership is now focused on backing the manager with resources to strengthen the team and achieve the high expectations set for one of Scotland’s biggest football clubs.

With O’Neill’s permanent appointment imminent, Celtic can now turn their attention fully to the future, confident in the guidance of a seasoned manager who knows the club well and is committed to leading us forward. Hopefully the Celtic board will back him this summer and let him get in some players that suit his teams style of play.

We can now look forward to next season knowing we have a manager in place instead of last minute appointments with the new manager scrambling to get in the players he wants. Hail Hail

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