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In October, a peaceful moment for O’Neill found him enjoying a coffee on London’s King’s Road, reflecting on his retirement. At that time, he believed his days of lifting trophies at Celtic Park were long behind him.
However, the journey since then has been remarkable. “It has been really sensational for me. I really can’t believe it,” he said, expressing his astonishment at the turn of events.
With his strong connection to the Celtic fanbase, speculation naturally arises about whether O’Neill will remain in his position for the upcoming season. When pressed during the post-match celebrations at Parkhead, the former manager of Leicester City, Aston Villa, and Sunderland remained non-committal.
“I genuinely don’t know,” he stated. “Has anybody talked to me? No, but I wasn’t expecting that. There will be time for conversations after the cup final.” He also reflected on the physical toll of the role, mentioning, “I’m pretty old so it does take it out of you. I’m a bit-part in proceedings. They see me every day the players, this old man, and think ‘what’s he doing here?'”
Describing the atmosphere, O’Neill called Celtic Park “the most special place on earth.” He praised the unity within the stadium and acknowledged the fans’ crucial role alongside the players, especially the captain. “Obviously the players have been magnificent, epitomised by the captain, but we could not have won it without [the fans]. I’m delighted for them.” He concluded cautiously, “Let’s see what next week brings.
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