Martin O'Neill: I've had the time of my life over the last five weeks | OneFootball

The word ‘legend’ is, from time to time, thrown around with abandon in the world of modern football, but it is a word which, in the context of Celtic Football Club, describes Martin O’Neill perfectly.

His incredible trophy-laden first spell as Celtic manager in the early 2000s ensured that his legacy in the East End of Glasgow would be enshrined forever, and his time as interim boss over the last five weeks has only served to bolster that legacy even further.

After guiding the Hoops to next week’s League Cup Final, securing the club’s first European away win in over four years and helping to push Celtic towards the top of the Premiership table with a flawless domestic record, tonight’s final whistle after a 1-0 home win over Dundee brought to an end another incredible chapter in Martin O’Neill’s Celtic story.

The love and affection that the Celtic faithful have for the legendary Celtic manager was clear to see come full time, with a full stadium singing his name and, rightly, showing their appreciation for a man who has delivered so much Celtic joy.

Speaking to Celtic TV after the match, Martin reflected on a what has been a special few weeks.

“The reception I got was really fantastic.” He said. “My backroom staff have been sensational, but the game is still about players.

“They’ve turned up and won the matches. We’ve had a number of injuries and players have stepped up to the plate every single time.

“i’ve had the time of my life over the last five weeks. It’s five or six weeks that I will never ever forget."

You can watch Martin O'Neill's full post-match interview below. 

Fixtures

Celtic Vs. Dundee - Wed, Dec 3rd 2025, 19:45 Final score: 1 - 0