Celtic manager O'Neill addresses team needs ahead of new season
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Martin O'Neill, appointed Celtic's permanent manager on a one-year contract, expresses concerns about the upcoming season. After last year's narrow title win over Hearts, O'Neill emphasizes the need for squad reinforcements, criticizing the lack of new signings this summer. Celtic remain one of only two Premiership clubs yet to make any transfers while rivals Hearts and Rangers have bolstered their squads. With key players potentially departing and a Champions League playoff looming in August, O'Neill acknowledges the urgency for Celtic to act swiftly as preparations for the season unfold.
- •Martin O'Neill expects a tough campaign for Celtic
- •Celtic is yet to make any new signings this summer
- •The team faces potential departures of key players
- •Rivals Hearts signed seven new players this summer
- •Champions League playoff tie scheduled for August 18-19
- 1:58 PMBBC Sport — Are Celtic reacting quickly enough to 'wake-up call'?
"Have Celtic learned lessons from last season as Martin O'Neill sounds "wake-up call" warning?
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