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O'Neill faces scrutiny amid Celtic's structural challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:02 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

O'Neill faces scrutiny amid Celtic's structural challenges

Summary

Martin O'Neill, manager of Celtic, is under pressure following three consecutive defeats, including two losses to rivals in the Old Firm. His future with the club is uncertain as he has become a focal point for fan frustrations due to broader structural issues within the organization. The absence of a director of football and critical personnel in recruitment further complicates the situation. O'Neill must decide whether to remain as the public face of these challenges or step down as manager.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic manager Martin O'Neill faces calls for reconsideration after recent defeats.
•The club currently lacks key positions, including a director of football.
•Fan frustrations have centered on O'Neill as a scapegoat for broader problems.
•Celtic has suffered three straight losses, heightening pressure on O'Neill.
•Decisions on management could affect the club's direction this season.

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9:02 AMYahoo Sports — 'O'Neill a whipping boy for club with deep structural issues'

What they're saying

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Does Martin O'Neill still want to be the "whipping boy" of a "slightly dysfunctional football club"? "If you're talking about whether O'Neill will stay on or not, there's various things he has to consider," says Stephen McGowan, football writer for The Herald. Not officially anyway because they don't really communicate, they don't tell you, and that's the point - O'Neil has become this lightning rod for the frustration of supporters because he is the only person putting his head above the parapet.
— Yahoo Sports

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