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Celtic plans active recruitment under new manager Martin O'Neill

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Celtic plans active recruitment under new manager Martin O'Neill

Summary

Celtic's interim chairman Brian Wilson announced that the club will be 'very active' in recruitment over the coming weeks following Martin O'Neill's confirmation as the permanent manager on a one-year deal. Wilson emphasized the need for a stronger squad and acknowledged past mistakes by the board, urging fans to avoid division within the club. He highlighted that eight players are participating in the World Cup, indicating the presence of talent that the club aims to retain and build upon.

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Key Details

•Martin O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager.
•Wilson mentions recruitment efforts will occur in the coming weeks.
•Celtic acknowledges previous mistakes and stresses unity among supporters.
•Celtic currently has eight players participating in the World Cup.

Latest Updates

5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic will be 'very active' with early recruitment

What they're saying

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Celtic will be "very active" with their recruitment in the coming weeks, insists interim chairman Brian Wilson. After Martin O'Neill was confirmed as permanent manager on a one-year deal on Thursday, Wilson was asked in a club interview if the 74-year-old would be given the resources to improve the squad. Wilson said the board had admitted previous mistakes on their part and has called on supporters to ensure there is no repeat of the "division" that plagued Celtic for much of the past year.
— Yahoo Sports

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