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Martin O’Neill Says Celtic Have Rejuvenated Him, But One Year After His Return Can We Honestly Say He’s Done The Same For The Football Club?

Martin O’Neill says Celtic have rejuvenated him, but has nostalgia protected him from criticism after four consecutive European defeats?

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:24 PM

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Read Celtic argues nostalgia should not shield manager Martin O'Neill from criticism regarding Celtic's poor European performances.
O'Neill noted that returning to manage Celtic has rejuvenated his passion for football.
Celtic have achieved nine wins from ten matches in the Scottish Premiership this season.

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Read Celtic columnist Bhoycie argues that nostalgia should not shield manager Martin O'Neill from criticism one year into his return to the club. While O'Neill stated that managing Celtic has rejuvenated him, the writer questions whether the team has truly progressed, highlighting a stark divide between strong domestic form and poor European performances.

Domestically, Celtic have earned nine wins from ten Scottish Premiership matches, including a 7-1 victory against Hearts. However, the writer points to European struggles, including a Champions League play-off collapse against LASK and three straight Europa League defeats to Ferencváros, Benfica, and Celta Vigo.

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