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‘Dear oh dear’ – Paul Lambert predicts Martin O’Neill Celtic future

Paul Lambert says Martin O’Neill should decide whether to leave Celtic after three straight defeats, while criticising players including Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6:40 PM
‘Dear oh dear’ – Paul Lambert predicts Martin O’Neill Celtic future
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Lambert believes Martin O'Neill could resign from Celtic during the international break.
  • Lambert stated Celtic should allow O'Neill to decide his own future rather than sacking him.
  • Celtic suffered three straight losses, including defeats to Rangers and Ferencvaros.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic player Paul Lambert stated that manager Martin O'Neill could choose to leave the club during the upcoming international window. Lambert argued that the 74-year-old manager has earned the right to decide his own future following Celtic's third consecutive defeat, which came against rivals Rangers.

Lambert dismissed calls for O'Neill's dismissal, insisting the club should allow him to step down on his own terms. Additionally, Lambert criticized defender Cameron Carter-Vickers for publicly blaming the manager's tactical structure, stating the squad needs to take greater responsibility for recent losses.

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