Paul Lambert Would Be ‘Shocked’ If Celtic Sacked O’Neill

Paul Lambert says he would be “shocked and disappointed” if Celtic sacked Martin O’Neill, although the former Hoops midfielder admits he would not be surprised if the manager decided to walk away himself. O’Neill’s future has come under increased scrutiny…

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Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 2:58 PM

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Paul Lambert believes Celtic should let manager O'Neill decide his own future rather than sacking him.
O'Neill's position is under scrutiny after three consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Rangers.
The manager plans to hold talks with the Celtic board and reflect during the international break.

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Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert has stated that the club should allow manager O'Neill to decide his own future rather than sacking him. O'Neill's position has faced scrutiny following three consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Rangers, alongside setbacks in the Premier Sports Cup and the Europa League. Lambert believes O'Neill has earned enough credit after leading Celtic to the Premiership title last season.

O'Neill has acknowledged the pressure and plans to use the upcoming international break for self-reflection and discussions with the Celtic board. Lambert expressed that while it would not surprise him if O'Neill chose to walk away, the club should not force the manager out. The team now has a temporary break from domestic action to assess their recent form.

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