Just when we thought that the Celtic manager situation had reached its endgame, it takes another twist.
Martin O’Neill expected today’s match against Hibs to be the last of his interim spell, but in the hour before the match, he confirmed to Sky Sports that this was no longer the case.
He is now expected to remain in the dugout for Wednesday’s visit of Dundee, leaving the Wilfried Nancy situation up in the air.
Many have reacted well to O’Neill’s return, and understandably so – the team have rediscovered confidence with five wins in six.
But such another change in plan has got some supporters worried.
Celtic fans react to Martin O’Neill’s surprise news on Wilfried Nancy
O’Neill’s return has been just what Celtic needed, and many see no issues with it continuing.
But the ambiguity around the situation with Nancy – whether the hold-up is on his end or the club’s makes for an interesting question.
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There has clearly been a mixed reaction to the update among Celtic fans on X.
@forever1888 is happy with the news, saying: “I’d rather give him rest of season… big gamble getting someone in just now… too much at stake.”
Another user agreed: “Surely with us now on the cusp of December and things on the pitch both stabilised and galvanised, it would make complete sense for @CelticFC to delay a managerial change till after the Cup Final.
“Giving the new guy Hearts and a final as his first two games doesn’t make sense.”
Surely with us now on the cusp of December and things on the pitch both stabilised and galvanised, it would make complete sense for @CelticFC to delay a managerial change till after the Cup Final. Giving the new guy Hearts and a final as his first two games doesn’t make sense.
— 🏴 🇪🇺 💚 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 (@AyrHoopy) November 30, 2025
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It’s certainly a compelling point – it would be pretty unprecedented for a cup final to be a Celtic manager’s third game in charge.
@bazflaz75 said: “Martin needs to stay. What a brilliant month he’s had to turn our season around.”
But not everyone is reacting positively to the news.
@Dani1987C joked: “They’re probably trying to force him to take on one of Lawwell’s relatives.
“Just a bunch of embarrassing charlatans. We need them out.”
They’re probably trying to force him to take on one of Lawwell’s relatives. Just a bunch of embarrassing charlatans. We need them out.
— Danielle C (@Dani1987C) November 30, 2025
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More of a go at the board than O’Neill, to be fair – you wouldn’t rule out this being as a result of Celtic being difficult in negotiations.
@saras3006 “Absolute shambles. Probably offering Nancy £5k less a week than agreed.
“Or forcing more Strachan’s upon him….”
Absolute shambles. Probably offering Nancy £5k less a week than agreed. Or forcing more Strachan’s upon him….
— Sara (@saras3006) November 30, 2025
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How do you feel about Martin O’Neill staying on as Celtic manager?
“I got a call yesterday to say the process is still ongoing and that there’s a really decent chance that I’ll still be here for Wednesday.”
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