'Still nice to win it at 74' - O'Neill is Premiership manager of month
Martin O'Neill has been named Premiership manager of the month after guiding Celtic to three league wins in April and reaching the Scottish Cup final. The 74-year-old manager credited the team's improved form and renewed fan support for the club's momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Celtic remain three points behind league leaders Hearts with four games left to play.
- ▪Martin O'Neill won the Premiership manager of the month award for April after leading Celtic to three league victories.
- ▪Celtic advanced to their fourth consecutive Scottish Cup final by defeating St Mirren 6-2 after extra time.
- ▪O'Neill highlighted increased team unity and stronger fan support, including the return of the Green Brigade, as key factors in the club's recent success.
- ▪Celtic are currently second in the Premiership, three points behind leaders Hearts, with four matches remaining.
- ▪O'Neill previously managed Celtic from 2000 to 2005 and returned to the club in January 2026 amid internal challenges.
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