Martin o’Neill to leave Celtic as players disagree with the new strict rules

Eight things we spotted at Celtic training as loanee returns to fold and bombed out star makes appearance

Martin O’Neill has well and truly brought the feel-good factor back to Celtic.
So much so that not even the dreich Glasgow weather could put a dampener on spirits at Parkhead.
The champions were put through their paces at Celtic Park this morning before jetting out to Denmark for Thursday night’s Europa League showdown with table-toppers Midtjylland.
Assistant Shaun Maloney took charge of a lively session on the rain-soaked pitch, with O’Neill later braving the miserable conditions to cast an eye over his squad.
There were also a few lesser-spotted faces involved – and here, Record Sport picks out eight key takeaways from training.

Maloney runs the rule over Celtic’s confirmed Europa League squad list. O’Neill’s right-hand man later gathered the squad for a debrief and it’s clear he’s playing a vital role behind the scenes.

Celts have been boosted by the addition of Old Firm goal hero Callum Osmand to their Europa League squad. The Welsh kid replaces long-term crock Cameron Carter-Vickers after being left out of the original 24-man pool.

Guess who? If you said Daizen Maeda, you’d be right. The Japanese star was back to his blistering best at the weekend against Rangers and was well wrapped up during training today.

Cards on the table, we’re not quite sure what’s going on here. Maybe practising the huddle for tomorrow night? Either way, the drizzly weather hasn’t dampened the team spirit.

Martin O’Neill’s future at Celtic is currently a topic of discussion. After being appointed interim manager following Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, O’Neill has led the team to two wins, including a 3-1 victory over Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-final. His positive start has sparked speculation about a potential permanent appointment.

*Possible Outcomes:*

– *Permanent Appointment*: O’Neill has expressed his willingness to take on the role permanently, and fans seem to be embracing the idea of him staying on. Some believe he could be the perfect person to steady the ship until the end of the season.
– *Interim Role*: However, O’Neill has also emphasized that his role is interim, and the club is actively searching for a younger, more experienced manager to lead the team forward.
– *Assistant Role*: There’s also a possibility that O’Neill could stay on in an advisory or assistant capacity to support the next permanent manager, given his experience and connection with the club ¹ ² ³.

*Celtic’s Search for a New Manager:*

Celtic’s board is reportedly considering several candidates, including:
– *Michael Carrick*: The former Manchester United midfielder has expressed interest in the job but has reservations about taking on a club of Celtic’s size.
– *Will Still*: The recently sacked Southampton manager has been tipped to join Celtic, with some believing he’d be a good fit for the team.
– *Ange Postecoglou*: The former Celtic manager is said to be in the mix, having been linked to the club previously.
– *Kieran McKenna*: The Ipswich Town manager has also been mentioned as a potential candidate.

Ultimately, O’Neill’s future at Celtic will depend on the board’s decision and his own willingness to take on a more permanent role