That was aided by Celtic\u2019s extra-time win over Rangers<\/a> at Hampden on Sunday in the League Cup semi-final, and it has now engulfed talk that the club\u2019s legendary coach should be given the gig permanently.<\/p>\n As of this moment, O\u2019Neill is preparing for Celtic\u2019s trip to FC Midtjylland<\/a> in the Europa League on Thursday, and Simon Jordan<\/a> has talked up the 73-year-old getting the job. <\/p>\n Whether O\u2019Neill gets the gig full-time<\/a> remains to be seen, but Jordan thinks it\u2019s a \u2018distinct possibility\u2019 that he is still in the Celtic Park<\/a> dugout for the rest of the campaign. <\/p>\n Jordan also wanted to slam the nonsense around O\u2019Neill\u2019s age and how it doesn\u2019t matter that he is currently the oldest coach in British football.<\/p>\n Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Crystal Palace owner slammed the \u2018narrative\u2019 that has been peddled around about how O\u2019Neill is \u2018twice\u2019 the age of Rangers\u2019 36-year-old coach, Danny Rohl<\/a>, when they faced each other at Hampden.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he will continue to manage Celtic,\u201d said Jordan. \u201cHe has given them an opportunity to pause for thought. <\/p>\n \u201cNot necessarily just about him, but about the consideration of who they have to appoint. Celtic need to make the right decision. They don\u2019t need to be hurried along by the constant ticking down of the media\u2019s perceptions of when they have to appoint this manager. It builds up a narrative.<\/p>\n \u201cAs long as Celtic are going well under Martin O\u2019Neill, it gives them an opportunity to consider and look. I think there is a distinct possibility that he could be there for the rest of the season. <\/p>\n \u201cIf the games are being won. What is the rush? So what if he\u2019s 73? So what if he is twice the age of Danny Rohl? I saw the narrative being peddled out by the Sky guys who were observing on the game.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he\u2019s winning football matches and keeping order, then Dermot and the other shareholders in the business don\u2019t have to rush to make a decision, which is a nice place to be in.\u201d<\/p>\n Why Jordan wants O\u2019Neill to be in charge for Celtic vs Hearts<\/p>\n Hearts have made a blistering start<\/a> to the campaign, and they are sitting nine points clear of Celtic at the top of the Premiership table<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Martin](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2244038552-1024x681.jpg\")
Photo by Ian MacNicol\/Getty ImagesSimon Jordan slams Martin O\u2019Neill and Danny Rohl \u2018narrative\u2019 <\/p>\n