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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hospitalized after surgery

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hospitalized after surgery
Summary

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is currently in the hospital following a "small procedure," as confirmed by the club. O'Neill, 74, is expected to be released in the next day or two, though details about the nature of his surgery have not been disclosed. He signed a one-year contract with Celtic in June after successfully leading the team to a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double last season. The club has requested that O'Neill's and his family's privacy be respected during this time and thanked supporters for their well wishes.

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Status Watch
  • •O'Neill is hospitalized after a small surgical procedure.
  • •He is expected to be released in the next day or two.
  • •The club won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup last season.
  • •A one-year deal was signed for O'Neill in June.
  • •Celtic has asked for privacy for O'Neill and his family.
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — No timeline for Martin O’Neill return as Celtic prepare for Kilmarnock
  • 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for Celtic return
  • 2:08 PMBBC Sport — O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for Celtic return
  • 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill health update after Celtic boss hospitalised for ‘small procedure’
  • 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Martin O'Neill in hospital as Celtic issue health update on manager
  • 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic manager Martin O’Neill undergoes 'small procedure' and remains hospitalized
  • 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
  • 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery
What they're saying
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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has undergone a “small procedure” in the hospital, the Scottish champions said Wednesday. The 74-year-old O’Neill, who signed a one-year contract extension in June, remained hospitalized but was expected to be released this week. “In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O’Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital,” Celtic said in a statement without providing further details on the nature of the procedure.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the Scottish champions said on Wednesday."In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O'Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital," said a statement on the Celtic website.

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Shaun Maloney says there is "no timeline" for Martin O'Neill's return from the "minor procedure" the Celtic manager underwent in hospital this week and says the 74-year-old will "make the call" about whether he will be in the dugout for Sunday's trip to Kilmarnock.

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