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Celtic’s Next Manager Problem Goes Far Deeper Than Martin O’Neill – We Are Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place And It is Infuriating Me.

There is a question Celtic supporters might soon have to ask, and I’m not convinced anyone at the

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Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 1:57 PM

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Martin O'Neill is reflecting on his Celtic future after suffering three defeats in one week.
Celtic recently lost twice against Rangers and suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros.
O'Neill won the Scottish Premiership title and Scottish Cup double last season.

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Martin O'Neill is reflecting on his future as Celtic manager following three defeats in a single week. The recent poor run of results includes two losses against Rangers and a 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros. Despite the mounting pressure on the manager's position, the author notes that changing the manager does not address deeper underlying issues at the club.

O'Neill previously secured a league and Scottish Cup double last season before losing 14 players during a major summer rebuild. The opinion piece contrasts Celtic's structural recruitment challenges with past tenures, including Brendan Rodgers' 2024-25 Champions League run, questioning whether the club's board is prepared to recruit a progressive, demanding manager.

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