Celtic have confirmed manager Martin ONeill is recovering in hospital after undergoing what the club described as a small procedure. The 74-year-old is expected to be discharged within the next couple of days, with the Scottish champions providing an update after speculation over his absence.In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin ONeill has undergone a small procedure in hospital, Celtic said in a statement.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.No details have been released regarding the nature of the procedure.ONeill present for opening day winONeill was in the dugout on Monday as Celtic opened the new Scottish Premiership season with a 1-0 victory over Dundee.The Northern Irishman was appointed on a permanent basis in June after two separate interim spells last season, signing a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.His return to Celtic came almost 20 years after his first spell in charge, replacing Brendan Rodgers on an interim basis last October before handing over to Wilfried Nancy in December.However, Nancys reign lasted only eight matches before ONeill was brought back for a second interim spell, guiding Celtic to a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double.Those successes convinced the club to hand him the role permanently following talks with major shareholder Dermot Desmond. Topics Celtic F.C. Martin O'Neill Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Celtic 1-0 Dundee: Report, result and goals as Hoops begin title defence with victory Cian Cheesbrough 3rd August, 2026 Celtic discover Champions League opponents as Rangers prepare for Europa League Mitch Fretton 3rd August, 2026 Ipswich Town sign Japan international Maeda from Celtic 101 GreatGoals 25th July, 2026 Manchester United, Celtic and Liverpool in action this weekend where to watch the pre-season friendlies Jon Fisher 24th July, 2026 A great privilege Celtic confirm ONeill to stay on as manager Nicholas McGee 11th June, 2026 SPFL opens disciplinary proceedings into Celtic pitch invasions Nicholas McGee 22nd May, 2026
