Martin O'Neill Confirmed as Celtic Manager with One-Year Contract

AI Summary

Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as the manager of Celtic FC on a one-year contract with a one-year option. O'Neill previously managed Celtic from 2000-2005 and has won nine major honors with the club.

Martin O'Neill's Return to Celtic

Martin O'Neill said his appetite was whetted by winning a double last month to deliver “more days like those” at Celtic, after he was confirmed as their manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option.

The Event Details

O'Neill had two interim spells last season and finished it by securing the Scottish Premiership title on a dramatic final day and beating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final.

O'Neill's previous managerial spell at Celtic was from 2000-2005.
He has won nine major honors with the club.

The Impact Analysis

“It is once again a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager,” O'Neill said. “Last season will live long in all our memories and to be part of that success has in a big way whetted the appetite to work again for more days like those and bring our supporters those moments.”

The Prediction

Dermot Desmond, Celtic's principal shareholder, said: “We know he is a winner, we know what the club means to him and he continues to be the outstanding candidate to give us the best opportunity to realise our objectives.” The club will support O'Neill fully in the transfer market to ensure they are well-prepared for domestic success and European competition.