Scottish club, Celtic, have appointed Northern Ireland tactician, Martin O’Neill, as manager following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers.
Celtic appointed O’Neill on an interim based contract as the club continues its search for a permanent gaffer as Rodgers’ successor.
The Septuagenarian, who managed the side and left 20 years ago after a trophy-laden spell, said that it was an easy decision to take the job having done the same over two decades ago.
”I took a gasp of breath and asked if this was real,” O’Neill said following his appointment on Monday
“It’s difficult to turn down someone who gave you the job in the first place when they had great options 25-years ago. By the time I pulled myself on the floor, I thought maybe I should do it.”
”Naturally I had a super time at Celtic, it was a privilege,” the 73-year-old, who won three league titles and Scottish Cup thrice in his first spell at the club continued. ”I can’t emphasize that enough. My appointment is a short term until a permanent manager comes in.”
O’Neill, who is saddled with the responsibility of guiding his new proteges to overturn an eight-point gap below league leaders, Hearts, will begin his new spell with a home game against Falkirk on Wednesday.
