Decision to stay at Celtic did not take long – O’Neill

Martin O'Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role.

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Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:04 PM

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Martin O'Neill confirmed his decision to remain Celtic manager did not take long despite recent defeats.
O'Neill admitted frustration after two losses to Rangers and a Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros prompted departure thoughts.
The 74-year-old manager stated leaving Celtic at this stage would have been the wrong move.

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Martin O'Neill has confirmed that his decision to remain as Celtic manager did not take long, despite previously suggesting he might leave following a three-game losing run. The 74-year-old manager stated that as long as the club wanted him, he was determined to stay and lead the squad.

O'Neill noted that reflections over the international break reaffirmed his enthusiasm for management following recent losses to Rangers and Ferencvaros. As Celtic prepare to face Motherwell, O'Neill emphasized that the team's primary focus remains retaining the Scottish Premiership title amidst a demanding fixture schedule.

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