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Celtic appoints Martin O'Neill as manager amidst fan concerns over board support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Celtic appoints Martin O'Neill as manager amidst fan concerns over board support

Summary

Celtic confirmed the appointment of Martin O'Neill as permanent manager on June 11, 2026. Fans expressed a desire for the board to support O'Neill's ambitions, emphasizing the need for key player acquisitions including a striker and midfielders. Comments from supporters highlighted the board's past failures in player recruitment and concerns about potential pay cuts for O'Neill's coaching staff, affecting his ability to build a competitive team. Retaining players like Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda and bringing in young talent were noted as critical priorities for the club moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Martin O'Neill named permanent manager of Celtic on June 11, 2026.
•Fans urge the board to back O'Neill with new player signings.
•Supporters want to retain Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda.
•Concerns raised over potential pay cuts for O'Neill's coaching staff.
•Recruitment strategy criticized as slow and ineffective by fans.

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5:05 PMYahoo Sports — O'Neill appointment 'brilliant news' - but fans call for board backing

What they're saying

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Add in a strong central midfielder, a winger or two and maybe a centre-back. The top priority now is to buy players who can enhance the team from back to front, not only domestically but also in Europe, we need to retain Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda if possible and add quality young talent.
— Yahoo Sports

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