Celtic confirms O'Neill's backroom team for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Celtic has announced that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham, and Stephen McManus will return to work under manager Martin O'Neill for the upcoming season. O'Neill's permanent return was finalized on June 11, agreeing to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year after guiding the team to a league and Scottish Cup double following his interim appointments. Gavin Strachan has left the club for a position at West Bromwich Albion. O'Neill expressed optimism about continuing to strive for success in the new season.
- •Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham, and Stephen McManus will continue as coaches.
- •Martin O'Neill's return confirmed on June 11 with a one-year deal.
- •Celtic achieved a league and Scottish Cup double last season.
- •Gavin Strachan has left the club to join West Bromwich Albion.
- •O'Neill aims for new successes with the team moving forward.
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
- 8:08 AMBBC Sport — Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
"Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
"Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:08 AMCeltic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 8:08 AMCeltic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
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