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Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team

Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team

Celtic won a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title under Martin O'Neill and his coaches

Celtic have announced that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham. Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.

O'Neill's return on a permanent basis was confirmed on 11 June. with the 75-year-old agreeing a one-year contract with the option for a further year.

Maloney. McManus stepped up from other roles within the club to assist O'Neill during his two interim stints last term, while former Huddersfield Town boss Fotheringham was added to the group.

Coach Gavin Strachan has recently departed for a post at West Bromwich Albion.

Having replaced Brendan Rodgers, then Wilfried Nancy, O'Neill, who first managed the club between 2000-05, steered Celtic to a league. Scottish Cup double.

"Everybody at the club played their part in our achievements last season. we now look ahead as again we strive together to bring our supporters more success," said O'Neill in a brief statement.

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Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd7wrp9xv4zo

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