{"id":204663,"date":"2025-11-28T11:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/204663\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T11:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:37:11","slug":"what-martin-oneills-wife-honestly-said-to-him-before-returning-to-celtic-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/204663\/","title":{"rendered":"What Martin O&#8217;Neill&#8217;s wife honestly said to him before returning to Celtic job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Martin O\u2019Neill returned to Celtic as a legend and will depart as the saviour once again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eyebrows were raised when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.67hailhail.com\/tag\/martin-oneill\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">O\u2019Neill<\/a> was given the call to return to Glasgow, 20 years after his first stint came to an end, to steady the ship following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.67hailhail.com\/tag\/brendan-rodgers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brendan Rodgers\u2019<\/a> resignation.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody knew if it would be for one game or longer but in that time, the 73-year-old has brought the feel-good factor back on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.67hailhail.com\/match\/celtic-player-ratings-vs-feyenoord-as-reo-hatate-stars-in-famous-european-victory\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celtic\u2019s 3-1 win against Feyenoord<\/a> was his fifth from six games and also saw numerous records beaten.<\/p>\n<p>The win in Rotterdam was the Bhoys\u2019 first away win in Europe since December 2021, and a first victory in the Netherlands for 24 years.<\/p>\n<p>Those doubts have faded away, even if his nearest and dearest thought it would end in tears.<\/p>\n<p>        Fact: Tonight\u2019s win against Feyenoord was the first time Celtic have won in the Netherlands for 24 years. Can you guess who was in charge that night?   <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2248143205-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Martin O'Neill gives instructions during Celtic's Europa League win against Feyenoord\" class=\"wp-image-340418\" \/>Photo by ANP via Getty Images      Martin O\u2019Neill reveals what his wife said to him about Celtic return<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Neill has always been very clear about not wanting to overstay his welcome. <\/p>\n<p>Barring any mishaps, he will take charge for the final time against Hibernian and allow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.67hailhail.com\/tag\/wilfried-nancy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wilfried Nancy<\/a> to carry on his good work from 1 December.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his whirlwind spell in charge, the Irishman admitted that his own family members were unsure about the return.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2245848573-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Martin O'Neill looks on during Celtic vs Kilmarnock\" class=\"wp-image-338258\" \/>Photo by Ian MacNicol\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cMy two daughters were all for going for it, but my wife said I\u2019d probably mess it up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t messed it up so far. It\u2019s been great. The results are what you live by and they\u2019ve been terrific.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin O\u2019Neill can bow out on a high<\/p>\n<p>For one last time, O\u2019Neill will lead Celtic out for a game this weekend. <\/p>\n<p>A trip to the capital to face Hibs is in store, and there is a chance to move to within a point of Hearts should results go their way.<\/p>\n<p>        You are Martin O\u2019Neill: What would you say to the players before kick-off?   <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2243815830-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Martin O'Neill Returns To Celtic As Interim Manager After Brendan Rodgers Resignation\" class=\"wp-image-332268\" \/>Photo by Jeff J Mitchell\/Getty Images      <\/p>\n<p>Hibs will be no slouches, though, with David Gray\u2019s side once again competing towards the top of the table.<\/p>\n<p>They have played more games than anyone else in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.67hailhail.com\/tag\/scottish-premiership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scottish Premiership<\/a>, and three points for Celtic would be the perfect way for O\u2019Neill to walk off into the sunset.<\/p>\n<p>  Join Our Newsletter <\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Celtic content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Martin O\u2019Neill returned to Celtic as a legend and will depart as the saviour once again. 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