Martin O’Neill's arrival at Celtic marked a new era for the club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Martin O’Neill took charge of Celtic in June 2000, marking the dawn of a transformative period for the club. Under his leadership, Celtic experienced a shift in performance and culture, highlighted by a significant win against Dundee United in the season opener. O’Neill's recruitment strategies, including players like Chris Sutton and Henrik Larsson, revitalized the team, ending a prolonged struggle against rivals Rangers. By the end of the 2000-01 season, Celtic had secured a treble, signaling a new identity and success for the club.
- •O’Neill was appointed manager in June 2000
- •Celtic won their opening match 2-1 against Dundee United
- •Key signings included Chris Sutton and Henrik Larsson
- •Celtic secured the treble in the 2000-01 season
- •O’Neill transformed Celtic's performance and culture
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — The day the Martin O’Neill fairytale truly began still stirs every Celtic supporter
"The summer of 2000 changed Celtic forever – we look back at the day the O’Neill era announced itself and why that transformation still resonates with every supporter who lived through it.Martin O�...
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