Celtic board duo react to Martin O'Neill's return as manager

The 74-year-old was announced as the club's boss for the 2026/27 season on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months included in his contract.

Following the club's official reveal, chief executive Michael Nicholson gave his thoughts on the appointment.

He said: "We are really pleased to keep Martin as manager.

"His knowledge and experience proved vital to us last season, and we know his leadership will be hugely important to us going forward.

"He is someone who continues to deliver, who knows how to win, and a manager we have absolute confidence in to once again drive the team through the next period.

"We have important challenges ahead, and the immediate priority of everyone at the club is to ensure we are ready to tackle these with confidence and deliver success again for our supporters."

Wilson added: "I warmly welcome Martin's re-appointment and look forward to more of the same leadership, inspiration, and success he has delivered for the club.

"The achievements which he and the team secured in the season just gone have created a great platform for the one that lies ahead.

"This is the start of a busy summer, and we will ensure that we are in the best possible position to compete, with Martin back at the helm."