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Danny Murphy reminds Jim White of Celtic’s ‘enormous’ fanbase after Martin O’Neill’s actions

There is still a cloud above Celtic Park regarding Martin O’Neill’s future. Following Celtic suffering three defeats in a row heading into the three-week international…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:00 PM
Danny Murphy reminds Jim White of Celtic’s ‘enormous’ fanbase after Martin O’Neill’s actions
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill publicly stated he will consider his Celtic future after three consecutive defeats.
  • Danny Murphy argued on talkSPORT that O'Neill's public comments matter due to Celtic's enormous fanbase.
  • Jim White suggested only O'Neill's private discussions with Dermot Desmond truly matter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Danny Murphy and Jim White debated Martin O'Neill's recent comments regarding his future at Celtic during a talkSPORT broadcast. Following three consecutive defeats, including two against rivals Rangers, O'Neill publicly stated that he will consider his managerial future at the club heading into the international break.

While White argued that only private conversations between O'Neill and Dermot Desmond matter, Murphy asserted that the club's massive fanbase makes public statements significant. Celtic CEO Michael Nicholson has since released a statement offering the club's full support to O'Neill and the squad.

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