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Maloney Ends Celtic Manager Mystery With Explosive O’Neill Verdict

Shaun Maloney reveals who really runs Celtic as Martin O’Neill faces fresh questions over the team’s tactics, pressing and defensive problems.

By Phillip Cooney · ReadCeltic

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:56 AM

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Shaun Maloney confirmed Martin O'Neill retains complete authority over Celtic's tactics, selection, and recruitment.
Maloney dismissed speculation suggesting he was operating as the club's primary decision-maker behind the scenes.
Writer Phillip Cooney argues O'Neill must be held accountable for Celtic's poor defensive structure and pressing.

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Shaun Maloney has dismissed speculation regarding Celtic's management hierarchy, confirming that Martin O'Neill remains entirely in charge of recruitment, team selection, and tactics. Speaking ahead of Celtic's Europa League fixture against Celta Vigo, Maloney rejected suggestions that he was exercising greater control behind the scenes than the manager.

Writer Phillip Cooney argues that while Maloney's clarification firmly establishes O'Neill's accountability, Celtic's coaching staff must urgently resolve alarming defensive disorganisation and pressing deficiencies exposed in recent defeats.

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