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Martin O’Neill Celtic future latest – club stance, leaked succession plan and £1m exit hurdle

The 74-year-old left the Celtic Park exit door open heading into the international break

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Martin O'Neill is expected to remain Celtic manager despite considering his future after three consecutive defeats.
Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson publicly backed O'Neill, confirming the board's support for the manager.
Charlie Mulgrew suggested an exit payoff close to £1 million could be a hurdle to any departure.

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Martin O'Neill appears increasingly likely to remain Celtic manager despite considering his future following three straight defeats, including two losses to rivals Rangers and a Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros. Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson publicly backed the manager, stating the club will come together to support O'Neill and the squad.

Former Celtic player Charlie Mulgrew suggested a potential £1 million payoff could be an obstacle to any managerial departure. While figures such as Roy Keane and Kieran McKenna have been linked as theoretical successors, pundits Scott Allan and Cammy Bell expect O'Neill to stay in charge when fixtures resume against Motherwell.

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Martin O’Neill Celtic future latest – club stance, leaked succession plan and £1m exit hurdle

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