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Celtic board grilled in two-hour CSC meeting as Martin O’Neill shows face

Michael Nicholson, Brian Wilson, Chris McKay and Martin O’Neill were all on stage for a question-and-answer session that lasted several hours at the Greenock Celtic…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Celtic board grilled in two-hour CSC meeting as Martin O’Neill shows face
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic directors and manager Martin O'Neill faced unhappy fans during a lengthy Q&A session in Greenock.
  • Martin O'Neill's future is reportedly an active discussion, though he previously expressed no intention of staying past this season.
  • Chief Executive Michael Nicholson defended major shareholder Dermot Desmond against media characterisations during the meeting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic executives Michael Nicholson, Brian Wilson, and Chris McKay joined manager Martin O'Neill at the Greenock Celtic Supporters' Club for a lengthy question-and-answer session on Monday. The meeting addressed escalating fan discontent following a poor run of only three wins in ten matches. Discussions focused heavily on O'Neill's managerial future, upcoming transfer strategies, and general supporter relations.

O'Neill's contract status remains under active discussion, though he previously indicated he has no intention to continue beyond this season. Nicholson defended principal shareholder Dermot Desmond's role amid calls from the Celtic Fans Collective demanding Desmond attend the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting in person.

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