Martin O'Neill confirmed as permanent manager of Celtic
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Celtic has confirmed Martin O'Neill as its permanent manager, signing a one-year contract with an option for another year. O'Neill, 74, had two interim periods last season, leading the team to both the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup. Following a successful spell that saw Celtic recover from a challenging position, he was reappointed after talks with major shareholder Dermot Desmond. O'Neill previously managed Celtic from 2000 to 2005, and his return aims to solidify the club's competitive standing in the upcoming season.
- •O'Neill leads Celtic after a league and cup double last season.
- •He returns to the club 20 years after his initial successful tenure.
- •He won all domestic games during his two interim spells last season.
- •Celtic seeks to defend its Premiership title in the upcoming season.
- •The club explored other managerial candidates before confirming O'Neill.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Martin O'Neill made permanent Celtic manager
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — How Celtic board reacted to O'Neill appointment
- 11:07 AMBBC Sport — O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic confirm Martin O'Neill as manager
"Celtic's hierarchy have shared their delight following the news that Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as first-team manager on a permanent basis. The 74-year-old guided the side to a Scottish Premiership title triumph and a Scottish Cup success in two interim spells last term. Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham assisted O'Neill last campaign, but there is no mention of either coach in the Parkhead club's statement amid reports agreements are yet to be reached.
"Celtic have confirmed that veteran manager Martin O'Neill has been given the permanent job on an initial one-year deal.O'Neill took over midway through the 2025/26 campaign with the Bhoys underperform...
"Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin O’Neill as Football Manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option.In his connection with Celtic, Martin has already br...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:25 PMMartin O'Neill made permanent Celtic manager
Celtic have confirmed that veteran manager Martin O'Neill has been given the permanent job on an initial one-year deal.O'Neill took over midway through the 2025/26 campaign with the Bhoys underperform...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:27 AMHow Celtic board reacted to O'Neill appointment
Celtic's hierarchy have shared their delight following the news that Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as first-team manager on a permanent basis. The 74-year-old guided the side to a Scottish Premiership title triumph and a Scottish Cup success in two interim spells last term. Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham assisted O'Neill last campaign, but there is no mention of either coach in the Parkhead club's statement amid reports agreements are yet to be reached.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 11:07 AMO'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager
Martin O'Neill is confirmed as Celtic's permanent manager after two interim spells last season led to a league and cup double.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:03 AMCeltic confirm Martin O'Neill as manager
Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin O’Neill as Football Manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option.In his connection with Celtic, Martin has already br...
- Sky Sports—O'Neill, 74, named permanent Celtic boss
Martin O'Neill has been named Celtic's permanent manager.
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