Martin O’Neill warned Celtic face a “big, big fight” to retain the title after he returned for a third spell as manager. “We know that we’re in a fight,” O’Neill told Celtic TV. “We’re in a big, big fight. “But now we’re halfway through the season, and we’ve a fight in our hands, a big, big fight. “Before, Brendan had resigned and therefore there was that small opportunity to come back to the football club.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 08:26 UTC