Martin O’Neill returns as Celtic manager with aspirations for more success

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Martin O’Neill returns as Celtic manager with aspirations for more success
Summary

Celtic has confirmed Martin O’Neill as their manager on a one-year contract with an option for another year. The 74-year-old aims to build on recent success after leading the team to a Scottish Premiership title and a Scottish Cup victory. This announcement follows O’Neill's two interim coaching spells during the season. He expressed a desire for 'more days like those' that brought recent achievements. O’Neill's previous spells included securing the league title on the last day of the season.

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By the Numbers
  • O’Neill signs a one-year contract with a one-year option.
  • He secured the Scottish Premiership title on the final day.
  • Celtic also won the Scottish Cup under his interim management.
  • O’Neill aims for continued success after recent achievements.
  • The appointment follows two interim spells as manager.
Latest Updates
  • 12:25 PMYahoo SportsCeltic confirm Martin O’Neill to stay on as manager
  • 11:39 AMThe Guardian SportMartin O’Neill hungry for more success at Celtic after being confirmed as manager
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O’Neill signs one-year contract with one-year option 74-year-old aiming for ‘more days like those’ after double Martin O’Neill said his appetite was whetted by winning a double last month to deliver “more days like those” at Celtic after he was confirmed as their manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option. O’Neill had two interim spells this season and finished it by securing the Scottish Premiership title on a dramatic final day and beating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final. Continue reading...

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Celtic have confirmed that Martin O’Neill will remain as manager on a one-year contract.O’Neill will stay on as Celtic manager after a successful interim period last campaign, in which the veteran...

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