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Celtic celebrate Martin O’Neill achievement vs Motherwell that nobody saw coming

Martin O’Neill has a habit of reaching managerial milestones without knowing much about them and in Celtic’s win against Motherwell, the Hoops boss reached another…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Celtic celebrate Martin O’Neill achievement vs Motherwell that nobody saw coming
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill achieved his 250th victory as Celtic manager in a 2-0 win against Motherwell.
  • Celtic defeated Motherwell 2-0 with goals from Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren.
  • The victory returned Celtic to the top of the Scottish Premiership table following three consecutive defeats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Martin O'Neill reached a milestone by recording his 250th victory as Celtic manager following a 2-0 win over Motherwell. Goals from Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren secured the result at Fir Park, which moved Celtic back to the top of the Scottish Premiership table after three consecutive losses.

The 74-year-old manager admitted to Sky Sports that he was unaware of reaching the milestone before the match. O'Neill previously won 213 matches during his initial spell from 2000 to 2005, and he has added 37 more victories since returning to the club.

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