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Martin O’Neill Celtic Talks Concern Emerges

Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan does not expect Martin O’Neill to walk away from the club before the Hoops return to Premiership action. O’Neill’s position has been the subject of increasing discussion after a difficult run of results, with the…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 12:43 PM
Martin O’Neill Celtic Talks Concern Emerges
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill admitted he planned to reflect on his Celtic future following a defeat to Rangers.
  • Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson issued public backing for manager Martin O'Neill.
  • Pundit Allan noted communication issues between the Celtic board and supporters on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's future at the club has come under increased discussion following a recent defeat to Rangers. After the loss, the 74-year-old manager stated that he planned to take time during the international break to reflect on whether he remains the right person for the position.

Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson subsequently issued public backing for O'Neill. Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, pundit Allan cited communication issues between the club board and supporters, but stated he does not expect O'Neill to leave before Celtic's upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell.

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