Martin O'Neill discharged from hospital, availability for match uncertain

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Martin O'Neill discharged from hospital, availability for match uncertain
Summary

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is in good spirits, according to assistant Shaun Maloney. Maloney visited O'Neill and noted positive improvement since earlier in the week. Decisions regarding O'Neill's participation in the upcoming match against Kilmarnock on Sunday remain day-to-day, with Maloney prepared to step in if necessary. O'Neill's influence on the team has been significant since he took over as manager last autumn.

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  • O'Neill discharged from the hospital and improving daily.
  • Maloney visited O'Neill and reported positive recovery.
  • Celtic faces Kilmarnock on Sunday; O'Neill's status is uncertain.
  • Maloney may lead the team if O'Neill cannot attend.
  • Celtic dealing with transfer inquiries; no updates expected this weekend.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports“I went to see him last night. It was really positive. He got out of hospital yesterday,” Shaun Maloney
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Shaun Maloney has confirmed that Martin O’Neill got out of hospital yesterday and was in good spirits last night when his assistant at Celtic visited…No decision has been reached on whether the ve...

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