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O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager

O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager

Summary

Martin O’Neill has been officially named the permanent manager of Celtic football club after serving twice as temporary manager last season. He signed a one-year contract with an option for another year and led Celtic to win both the Premiership and Scottish Cup last season.

Key Facts

  • Martin O’Neill, 74, returned to Celtic as manager in October after Brendan Rodgers left.
  • He won every domestic game during his first temporary spell, losing only to Midtjylland in the Europa League.
  • After a brief replacement by Wilfried Nancy, O’Neill came back in January to finish the season.
  • Celtic won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup under O’Neill last season.
  • O’Neill signed a one-year deal with an option for one more year to stay at Celtic.
  • Club officials said the appointment is the start of a busy summer focused on strengthening the team.
  • O’Neill has managed Celtic before, from 2000 to 2005, with similar success.
  • Other candidates linked to the job before O’Neill’s appointment were Robbie Keane and Jens Berthel Askou.
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