Martin O'Neill sees potential in Celtic after recent success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Martin O'Neill has reassessed his position as Celtic manager after enduring three losses in eight days. Following the defeats, he recognized the promising opportunity available at the club. Under his leadership, Celtic has bounced back impressively, defeating Motherwell and then beating Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park. Gordon Strachan highlighted O’Neill’s ability to reflect constructively and emphasized the importance of strong performances for the team moving forward.
- •Celtic manager Martin O'Neill reflects on team performance after defeats.
- •Celtic achieved a 7-1 victory against Hearts at Celtic Park on October 18, 2026.
- •O'Neill's leadership is under scrutiny following a tough period.
- •Gordon Strachan believes O'Neill is the right fit for Celtic.
- •Rangers and Celtic remain competitive in the Scottish Premiership title race.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill has realised how good the opportunity at Celtic is
"Gordon Strachan reckons that Martin O’Neill, during his short spell of reflection on his own position as the Celtic manager following three consecutive defeats in eight days, soon realised how good ...
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