Overview
- Celtic announced on Wednesday that the 74‑year‑old manager had undergone a “small procedure” and was expected to be released from hospital within a day or two.
- Assistant manager Shaun Maloney said on Friday that O’Neill had been discharged and was “in good form,” but that his match availability remained a day‑to‑day decision.
- The club has not disclosed the nature of the procedure and has asked for privacy for O’Neill and his family while he recovers.
- If O’Neill is unavailable for the Premiership trip to Rugby Park, assistants Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham are expected to take charge for the match.
- O’Neill returned as Celtic’s permanent manager in June after two interim spells and last season led the club to a league and cup double, prompting widespread well‑wishes from players and pundits as the club monitors his return.