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Celtic pressure is painless for Martin O’Neill as only one man can talk about legacy with the rest just followers

The 74-year-old confesses what would have bothered him as a young er man at Leicester City doesn't at Celtic as life changes

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 5:00 AM
Celtic pressure is painless for Martin O’Neill as only one man can talk about legacy with the rest just followers
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill dismissed recent fan criticism, stating that only Jock Stein can talk about having a Celtic legacy.
  • The 74-year-old manager stressed that back-to-back defeats against Rangers and Ferencvaros inevitably bring intense scrutiny.
  • O'Neill called on his players to show more courage and take risks rather than playing safe backward passes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill insists he is unaffected by growing fan pressure and criticism following consecutive defeats against Rangers and Ferencvaros. The 74-year-old manager stated that past achievements do not grant immunity in football and dismissed concerns regarding his personal legacy, maintaining that only legendary former manager Jock Stein can truly speak about a lasting legacy at the club.

Ahead of an upcoming clash against Rangers at Celtic Park, O'Neill urged his players, including Callum McGregor and Liam Scales, to take more risks instead of opting for negative backward passes. Celtic could extend their lead over Rangers to eight points at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a victory.

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