O'Neill appointed Celtic manager until end of the season

O'Neill, manager of Glasgow giants from 2000-05 stepped aside for Nancy in early December

Last updated: January 05, 2026 | 23:57

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Celtic FC Manager Martin O'Neill gestures during the UEFA Europa League football match Feyenoord Rotterdam and Celtic Glasgow at the Feyenoord Stadium 'De Kuip' in Rotterdam on Novemberr 27, 2025.

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Glasgow: Celtic have appointed Martin O'Neill as their manager until the end of the season on Monday after the Scottish champions sacked Wilfried Nancy earlier in the day.

The 73-year-old stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers' exit in October, winning seven of those fixtures.

O'Neill, a full-time manager of the Glasgow giants from 2000-2005 stepped aside for Nancy in early December.