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Martin O’Neill returns to Celtic as interim manager alongside Shaun Maloney

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Notorious, Oct 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM.

Discuss Martin O’Neill returns to Celtic as interim manager alongside Shaun Maloney in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. JamesM09

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    Surely they won’t try and back door Maloney in.

    Do people really think they won’t approach Ange?

    Would Maloney even want the job? Given the toxicity and target on his back?

    I’m just catching up but I feel like Martin is there as manager for the next week or two, but Maloney will do the legwork for him.

    Maybe I’m deluded but I feel like Ange is lined up for this. I can’t imagine they won’t go back in for him to continue where they left off.
     
  2. JamesM09

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    Phone in sick, go back to your bed until this blows over
     
  3. Sgt Neppers*

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    Maloney permanent and a new merch drop in time for Christmas. :34:
     
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  4. ColinC1888 Oh thank God that I'm a Roman Catholic

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    How close has MON been to Celtic in an operational sense in recent years to just accept this role on a Monday night at the drop of a hat?

    Surely this has been lined up for a few days / weeks and if so throws a bit of doubt on Rodgers resigning.
     
  5. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hope they haven't started filming the Christmas ad ffs
     
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    DVD release of the hun game he scored that 35 yarder.
     
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  7. Champions67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is basically our version of sticking Barry, McCannn and Dodds in interim charge. And every bit as embarrassing. Here's hoping we don't waste time and appoint a Russell Martin at the end of it. * me.
     
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    John Collins lurking about behind him in the photoshoot.
     
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  9. ColinC1888 Oh thank God that I'm a Roman Catholic

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    Realistically how much of a finger on the pulse will MON have with current players in the market? Is this not basically saying all signings in January will be board led.
     
  10. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    We should have a permanent in, during next International break... should :56:

    We will make the Huns managerial search look elite..
     
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    Trust me, this will blow over quick.
     
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    You forget how embarrassing this appointment is because our major shareholder decided to throw his dirty laundry out into the public eye like some sort of * Facebook mum.

    But, aye. What a * riddy this is.
     
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  13. ColinC1888 Oh thank God that I'm a Roman Catholic

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    Until he gets a 1-0 win Vs Falkirk and they decide to make MON permanent.
     
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    If the current situation could be summarised in a movie clip...... images (3).jpeg
     
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    We haven’t won a European knockout tie since he left the club ironically.

    Nice and progressive from the board.
     
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    I’m all for bashing the board (* them) but I think this is a good interim appointment assuming someone comes in right away. If they do go for Ange they could literally only be here for Wednesday night.

    If it goes on for weeks and weeks it’s ridiculous but given the circumstances I think it’s fine.

    The statement suggests to me they have no intention of these two being in charge for long.
     
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    This is surreal.

    The world has went fookin' mental! Was, still am, and always will be, a huge BR fan. I'm genuinely gutted, man!

    You never know, but this could be the shot in the arm that is needed. However, it all feels a bit reactionary and impulsive ... a likely retrograde step.
     
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  19. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    Will we get the return of the classic 3-5-2 :100:
     
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    Absolutely!