“When the Moment Is Right” – Martin O’Neill Addresses His Celtic Replacement

Martin O’Neill insists Celtic will replace him “when the moment is right” as scrutiny surrounding his position continues to grow. The 74-year-old’s permanent appointment came as something of a surprise in the summer. O’Neill had previously suggested that Celtic should…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 8:08 AM
“When the Moment Is Right” – Martin O’Neill Addresses His Celtic Replacement
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O’Neill stated Celtic will replace him when the moment is right amid growing pressure.
  • The 74-year-old manager signed a one-year contract with Celtic during the summer.
  • Celtic recently suffered a 3-0 defeat to Rangers and a 3-1 home loss to Ferencvaros.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has addressed growing scrutiny over his position, stating that the club will replace him "when the moment is right." The 74-year-old signed a one-year contract in the summer but is facing intense pressure following a series of poor results. O'Neill acknowledged that his future ultimately depends on results, noting that he might not get the chance to re-energize if the team keeps losing.

Pressure has mounted on O'Neill following a Champions League collapse against LASK, a 3-0 defeat at Ibrox, and a 3-1 home loss to Ferencvaros. Celtic's upcoming derby match against Rangers at Celtic Park is seen as highly significant. A defeat could force the board to make a decision ahead of the three-week international break.

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