Martin O’Neill is a hostage to Celtic fate but incorrigible boss is keeping season on life support – Hugh Keevins

Hugh Keevins writes that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in a precarious position despite leading his squad to a spirited Europa League victory against Besiktas. Keevins contends that the club hierarchy has failed to adequately support the veteran manager amid a turbulent season featuring painful domestic dropped points and European embarrassments against Benfica and LASK.

The columnist argues that Celtic would never dismiss O'Neill directly due to his legendary status, leaving the manager metaphorically on life support unless domestic form immediately recovers. Keevins highlights mounting supporter frustration aimed at principal shareholder Dermot Desmond ahead of the club's upcoming annual general meeting on December 1.