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'Celtic gave me reasons to live' - but O'Neill unsure about staying on
TL;DR
Martin O'Neill expressed gratitude to Celtic for giving him 'reasons to live' after winning the Scottish Premiership but is uncertain about his future with the club. He has led Celtic to his fourth league title this season and is set to compete in the Scottish Cup final next weekend.
Key points
- Martin O'Neill is uncertain about his future with Celtic.
- Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title under O'Neill's leadership.
- O'Neill has led Celtic to four league titles over two spells.
- Celtic secured a 3-1 victory against Hearts to win the league.
- Celtic will play Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final.
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Martin O'Neill says Celtic have given him "reasons to live" after their stunning Scottish Premiership triumph, but the 74-year-old insists he does not know whether he will stay on beyond this season.
The Northern Irishman has taken interim charge across two spells this season - either side of Wilfried Nancy's brief and unsuccessful tenure - and lead Celtic to his fourth league title with the club, 21 years on from his third.
His side hosted Hearts on Saturday needing to win to leapfrog the Tynecastle outfit at the summit, which they managed in dramatic circumstances as late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand secured a 3-1 victory.
And O'Neill could make it an unlikley double next weekend when Celtic face Championship side Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final.
"I feel rejuvenated," O'Neill said. "The players and the staff have given me a reason to live. That's not to say my family haven't...
"I was in this very spot last season talking to Brendan about winning it and I was really jealous. Not for one minute did I think I'd be back here.
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"In October, I was having coffee on the King's Road in London, enjoying retirement. I thought the days of me here at Celtic Park lifting trophies were well and truly gone.
"It has been really sensational for me. I really can't believe it."
Q&A
What did Martin O'Neill say about Celtic's impact on his life?
Martin O'Neill stated that Celtic have given him 'reasons to live' following their Scottish Premiership triumph.
How many league titles has O'Neill won with Celtic?
Martin O'Neill has won four league titles with Celtic, including one this season.
Who will Celtic face in the Scottish Cup final next weekend?
Celtic will face Championship side Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final next weekend.
