Leicester Mercury
He'll feel 102' - Celtic old boys react to Martin O'Neill taking job full-time
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Martin O’Neill is poised to stay on at Celtic as their permanent manager, signing a one-year contract with an option for another year. The 74-year-old former Leicester boss steered Celtic through a crisis, delivering the Premiership title and the Scottish Cup, after two interim spells that followed Wilfried Nancy’s tenure. He faced competition from Robbie Keane, who was also interviewed, but insiders suggest O’Neill’s track record justified his appointment. Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov praised the decision, while observers cautioned that backing and a potential summer turnover of players will test the club’s plans.
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