Ahead of his return to the Celtic dugout, Martin O’Neill as released the following personal statement reflecting on his return to Celtic.
“I have had a deep affinity for Celtic Football Club, effectively since growing up in Northern Ireland.
To be asked to become the manager 25 years ago was one of the proudest moments of my life.
So, when Dermot Desmond called on Monday and asked me to manage the football club again on an interim basis I was delighted to say yes once more.
I look forward to working alongside Shaun Maloney and our immediate focus is preparing the team for an important match against Falkirk this evening.
I am immensely grateful to the club for welcoming me back and to all the kind messages I have already received from the fans. I will give every ounce of energy I have to helping the team win matches for as long as I am in charge.”
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