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Martin O’Neill has signed a new one-year contract at Celtic with the option for a further season, and Dermot Desmond is already making moves to back his manager.
Celtic announce plans to back O’Neill
The 74-year-old returned to Celtic Park twice last season and ultimately led the Hoops to a league and Scottish Cup double.
O’Neill told Celtic ‘s official website: “It is once again a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager.
“Last season will live long in all our memories and to be part of that success has in a big way whetted the appetite to work again for more days like those and bring our supporters those moments.”
The former Republic of Ireland manager led Celtic to nine consecutive wins to round off the season in style after twice coming to the club’s rescue.
O’Neill steadied the ship after the sudden departure of Brendan Rodgers and won seven out of eight games before returning for a third spell in charge after the brief but disastrous reign of Wilfried Nancy, who lost six out of his eight matches.
Celtic won 19 games, drew two and lost two in O’Neill ‘s 23 William Hill Premiership games in charge and he also led them to two cup wins over Rangers as well as progress to the Europa League knockout stage.
“We know of course that Celtic can never rest on past success so we are now aiming to drive forward together in the coming season as we aim to deliver again for the club and our fans,” said O’Neill , who has now won nine trophies as Celtic manager.
“I thank our fans for their ongoing support, it means everything to us. I look forward to being back at Celtic Park next season when we will come together and we will strive again to bring our fans the success which that support deserves.”
Principal shareholder Desmond reportedly spoke with Robbie Keane before coming back to O’Neill, and vowed to back the boss in the transfer window: “Time and time again Martin has shown his qualities and what he can bring to Celtic.
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The Bhoys are in pole position.
“We know he is a winner, we know what the club means to him and he continues to be the outstanding candidate to give us the best opportunity to realise our objectives.
“The club will support Martin fully again across the close season to make sure we are well prepared to achieve domestic success and compete on the European stage.”
Celtic set to bid for World Cup starlet
Sky journalist Gianluca Di Marzio confirmed this week that the Hoops have made an approach to Brondby over the availability of 23 year-old midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic.
“Celtic really want Benjamin Tahirovic. They really like him, but of course I can’t guarantee that they will complete the deal with Brondby and sign him.
“I know that Celtic have contacted Brøndby to ask for necessary information such as the price of Tahirovic and the possibility of signing him. All I can say is that Celtic really want him and are still trying to sign him.” – Di Marzio to Splixpert
Tahirovic is expected to star for Bosnia at the World Cup, and Celtic chiefs are now ready to submit a bid worth up to £4m including add-ons, Football FanCast sources understand.
The Hoops want to move quickly in case Tahirovic’s price soars due to his performances in the competition, with Bosnia well capable of advancing from a group featuring Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
Tahirovic is seen as one of the top rising talents in the Danish Superliga, having featured 32 times in all competitions this season, scoring once.
A defensive-minded central midfielder, he stands at 6 foot 3 and is known for his ability to break up attacks and control the tempo of games, possibly being seen as a long-term successor to Callum McGregor.
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