Martin ONeill has insisted he remains the right man to lead Celtic and is raring to go after using the international break to reflect on his future. The 74-year-old appeared to cast doubt over his managerial career following a difficult run of results last month, admitting it might be time to wrap it up after Celtic suffered two defeats against Rangers.Those losses came either side of a 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League, placing ONeill under pressure despite his success since returning to Parkhead.However, Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson publicly backed the experienced manager and ONeill has now made clear that he intends to continue.I am extremely prepared now for it, ONeill said in an interview with the club.We had a difficult week. That can happen. You can lose to your arch-rivals, you can lose the European game.Its certainly not the end of the world as it seemed to be described as. I thought I would take a bit of time, and it didnt take me that much time to think about it.Celtic boss targets another league titleONeill returned to Celtic last season and ultimately had two spells in interim charge before signing a one-year contract to remain as manager.His return proved successful as Celtic completed a league and Scottish Cup double, but their recent run prompted questions over whether he would see out his latest spell in Glasgow.The Northern Irishman has now dismissed those doubts and set his sights on delivering further silverware.I want to lead the club, I want to try to win the league and Im just as determined now than ever before, ONeill said.It was a time of reflection for a moment or two, but overall, Im back, Im raring to go and the teams ready. Topics Celtic F.C. 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 0-1 Rangers: Report, result, goals from Scottish Premiership Ben Miller 20th September, 2026 Europa League round-up: Celtic lose again Tom Rostance 17th September, 2026 Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Neil scores twice as McInnes men thrash Old Firm rivals Jon Fisher 13th September, 2026 ONeill takes blame for Celtics humiliating Champions League exit Mitch Fretton 26th August, 2026 LASK 5-1 Celtic Celtic blow huge lead in Champions League humiliation Tom Rostance 25th August, 2026 LASK v Celtic: Teams confirmed for Champions League clash Tom Rostance 25th August, 2026
