Martin O’Neill Confirms Celtic Board Talks Following Rangers Defeat

Martin O’Neill has confirmed he will speak with the Celtic board during the international break after a third consecutive defeat increased the pressure on the manager. Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Rangers followed the Premier Sports Cup defeat at Ibrox and…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 2:34 PM
Martin O’Neill Confirms Celtic Board Talks Following Rangers Defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic manager Martin O’Neill will speak with the club board during the international break following three consecutive defeats.
  • Celtic suffered a 1-0 home defeat against rivals Rangers on Sunday, with Ryan Naderi scoring the decisive goal.
  • Despite the recent poor run of form, Celtic remain two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed he will hold talks with the club's board during the upcoming international break. The decision follows a 1-0 defeat to Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday, which marked Celtic's third consecutive loss across all competitions. Despite the recent slump, Celtic currently remain two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

The recent poor run of form includes a Premier Sports Cup defeat at Ibrox and a Europa League loss to Ferencváros. O’Neill acknowledged the growing criticism from supporters as fair and stated he is not immune to scrutiny. While there has been no official indication from Celtic regarding a potential managerial change, the scheduled discussions will address the club's recent performances.

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