Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCommonwealth GamesCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandNews FeedsHelp & FAQsCelticScores & FixturesTableScottish FootballCeltic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'Image source, SNSImage caption, Martin O'Neill was in the dugout for Celtic's 1-0 Premiership win over Dundee on Monday Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club have announced. There are no details about the nature of O'Neill's operation, with the 74-year-old expected to be released in the "next day or two". O'Neill signed a one-year deal in June to become permanent manager after two interim spells last season culminated in a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double. The Northern Irishman was in the dugout on Monday as Celtic started the new Premiership campaign with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. "In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O'Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital," Celtic posted on social media. "We would envisage Martin being released from hospital in the next day or two and on behalf of Martin, we would like to thank supporters for their kind wishes. "We would ask that the privacy of Martin and his family is respected." Having not managed since a spell with Nottingham Forest in 2019, O'Neill made a shock return to Celtic last October - 20 years after his hugely successful first spell in charge - following Brendan Rodgers' acrimonious resignation. The former Leicester City, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland boss then handed the reins to Wilfried Nancy in December, but the Frenchman was sacked after just eight games, paving the way for O'Neill to return again. And after winning his eighth and ninth major honours with the club, he agreed to take on the job full-time, agreeing a one-year contract with the option for a further year after talks with Celtic's major shareholder Dermot Desmond. Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views ShortsPreviousNext0:36Salah mobbed by fans on arrival for Trabzonspor move. 00:00:36, play videoSalah mobbed by fans on arrival for Trabzonspor move0:38What is the 'Bra-gate' controversy in cycling? 00:00:38, play videoWhat is the 'Bra-gate' controversy in cycling?0:30Wilkinson's Welsh language progress. 00:00:30, play videoWilkinson's Welsh language progress1:00What has happened to Kulusevski? 00:01:00, play videoWhat has happened to Kulusevski?0:23Why Monga chose Man City over Arsenal. 00:00:23, play videoWhy Monga chose Man City over Arsenal0:44'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattoo. 00:00:44, play video'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattoo0:50Goodburn to meet PM after brain cancer funding plea. 00:00:50, play videoGoodburn to meet PM after brain cancer funding pleaTop storiesMudryk returns after 20 months out in Chelsea defeat Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure' Follow police investigations from the 999 call to conviction How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit. VideoRuns and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' - F1 Q&A Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried? From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton? 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts Finucane 'screaming inside' after record-breaking Games Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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