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O'Neill's Celtic Fairytale: Perfect Record, Cup Final Glory
4 Dec
Summary
- Caretaker manager Martin O'Neill achieved a perfect domestic record with Celtic.
- Celtic secured a Premier Sports Cup final spot after defeating Rangers.
- O'Neill's side achieved a memorable European victory in Feyenoord.
Under caretaker manager Martin O'Neill, Celtic has experienced a dramatic turnaround in just six weeks. Upon his arrival, the team was eight points behind the league leaders; now, they sit joint top with a game in hand. O'Neill's tenure boasts a perfect domestic record, with five league wins where Celtic scored 12 goals and conceded only one, including a recent win at Hibs.
Further cementing his successful return, O'Neill led Celtic to a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory against Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, securing a place in the final against St Mirren. The team also celebrated a significant European achievement, triumphing 3-1 at Feyenoord after an earlier defeat to Midtjylland. This marked Celtic's first away win in continental competition in four years.
O'Neill, who had not managed for six years, described his return as the "time of my life." He leaves with seven wins from eight matches, a cup final secured, and cherished European memories. The task of continuing this resurgence now falls to Wilfried Nancy, as Celtic prepares to face Hearts.
