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O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season

O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season

Summary

Martin O'Neill is returning to manage Celtic for the rest of the season after the team parted ways with their previous manager, Wilfried Nancy. O'Neill, who had a successful earlier period with Celtic, will work to improve the team's performance, aiming to close the gap with league leaders Hearts.

Key Facts

  • Martin O'Neill has been reappointed as Celtic's manager for the remainder of the season.
  • He previously stepped in as interim manager and won seven out of eight matches.
  • Wilfried Nancy, who replaced O'Neill, was dismissed after two wins in eight games.
  • Celtic is currently second in the Scottish Premiership, six points behind Hearts.
  • O'Neill will have Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham, and Stephen McManus as his coaching assistants.
  • Celtic lost the League Cup final against St Mirren under Nancy.
  • The club has been champions in 13 of the past 14 seasons.
  • O'Neill aims to regain winning form and hopes for full support from fans and players.

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