Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hospitalized after surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 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
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic confirm Martin O’Neill has undergone minor procedure
- 2:58 PMBBC Sport — Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery
"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.
"Celtic have confirmed that manager Martin O’Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing what the club described as a ‘small procedure.’The Scottish champions issued an update on Wednesday f...
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club have announced.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:50 PMCeltic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:16 PMCeltic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club have announced.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 3:10 PMCeltic confirm Martin O’Neill has undergone minor procedure
Celtic have confirmed that manager Martin O’Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing what the club described as a ‘small procedure.’The Scottish champions issued an update on Wednesday f...
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 2:58 PMCeltic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club have announced.
- Sky Sports—Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after undergoing 'small procedure'
Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing "a small procedure", Celtic have confirmed.
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