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Celtic faces managerial uncertainty amid defeats, O'Neill stays focused

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:29 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Celtic faces managerial uncertainty amid defeats, O'Neill stays focused

Summary

Celtic is experiencing growing unease regarding manager Martin O'Neill following successive defeats to Rangers and Ferencvaros. Despite this, O'Neill, 74, is not set to be dismissed and emphasizes his commitment to improving the team's performance this season. He acknowledges the possibility of the club seeking his replacement in the future. Ruud Gullit has indicated Frank Rijkaard is unlikely to return to coaching for Celtic, while former goalkeeper Kasey Keller discussed his past interest in joining O'Neill at Celtic.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost to Rangers and Ferencvaros recently.
•Martin O'Neill asserts he remains committed to the team.
•O'Neill admits the club may look for a replacement soon.
•Ruud Gullit states Frank Rijkaard won't return to management for Celtic.
•Kasey Keller revealed interest in joining Celtic under O'Neill.

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What they're saying

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Comfortable defeats by Rangers and Ferencvaros have left a growing sense of unease behind the scenes at Celtic over the future of manager Martin O'Neill. Martin O'Neill says "Celtic will be looking, soon enough, for someone to replace me" but insists he retains the hunger to succeed this season.
— Yahoo Sports

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