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Celtic chief Nicholson backs O'Neill after painful week

Michael Nicholson pledges support for manager Martin O'Neill following scrutiny over Rangers defeat.

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What to know

  • Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson publicly backed manager Martin O'Neill on 2026-09-22, stating the club will "come together and support" him.
  • The backing follows a "painful" week for Celtic, triggered by a loss to Rangers that prompted speculation about O'Neill's future.
  • Media voices and analysts had questioned whether O'Neill should leave and debated tactical changes, but Nicholson's statement indicates O'Neill will remain in charge.

“Celtic will "come together and support" manager Martin O'Neill after a "painful" week for the club”

Michael Nicholson, Celtic chief executive · BBC Sport ↗ · Sep 21

Martin O'NeillMartin O'Neill Celtic managerMichael Nicholson Celtic chief executive

How it unfolded 5 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

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    Nicholson issues public backing for O'Neill

    Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson publicly stated the club will "come together and support" O'Neill after the "painful" week, indicating the manager would remain.

    “come together and support" manager Martin O'Neill after a "painful" week…”
    — Michael Nicholson

    1. 6 outlets first by Daily Record, 1d ago · also Sky Sports, BBC, Yahoo Sports, BBC Football, BBC Sport · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Michael Nicholson indicates Martin O’Neill is set to remain in charge of Celtic

      first by Irish Examiner, 1d ago

      1 more headline
  2. 4

    Sky Sports reports O'Neill considering his future

    Coverage suggested O'Neill might be reconsidering his position, with one outlet quoting voices saying 'Might be time to wrap it up.'

  3. 3

    O'Neill takes time to reflect as speculation mounts

    Sky Sports reported that O'Neill was reflecting on his position amid growing pressure, with questions about where Celtic go next.

    1. 1 outlet first by Sky Sports, 2d ago · read ↗

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    Media commentary calls for O'Neill departure

    Opinion pieces from The Herald and The Times questioned whether O'Neill should leave and called for tactical changes, including dropping Callum McGregor.

    1. 1 outlet Time for Martin O’Neill to ditch sacred cow Callum McGregor

      first by thetimes.com, 3d ago

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    Celtic lose to Rangers, triggering managerial scrutiny

    Celtic's defeat to Rangers prompted questions about manager Martin O'Neill's future and Celtic's direction as Scottish Premiership champions.

    1. 1 outlet Martin O'Neill to consider Celtic future as Rangers defeat adds to growing scrutiny | 'Might be time to wrap it up'

      first by Sky Sports, 1d ago