Overview
- Martin O'Neill told Celtic's club media on Tuesday that he has decided to remain as manager and that he is "extremely prepared" to lead the team and try to win the league.
- He said he used the international break for personal reflection, took responsibility for recent performances, and carried out self-analysis before deciding to continue.
- Sky Sports reporting says the club hierarchy never intended to sack O'Neill during the period of uncertainty and publicly backed him while the manager weighed his future.
- Reports from Football Insider say O'Neill plans tactical and selection changes for the trip to Motherwell, including a possible return to a back-four and several lineup alterations, though those plans remain unconfirmed by the club.
- Celtic go into the Motherwell match after a run of three straight defeats and a Champions League qualifying collapse, but they still lead the Premiership by two points and face pressure from fan unrest, injury comebacks and debate over several underperforming players.