Martin O’Neill sends a clear warning to the Celtic board over handing out new contracts.
Martin O’Neill has once again sparked debate among the Celtic faithful after explaining why he believes the club should resist the urge to rush into extending the contract of one of their standout performers.
Despite the player’s impressive displays and growing influence on the pitch, the former Celtic boss insists that sentiment should not cloud long-term planning. O’Neill argues that consistency over time — not short bursts of brilliance — must be the key factor when deciding who truly deserves a renewed deal.
His comments have divided opinion, with many fans calling for immediate action to secure the player’s future, while others agree that Celtic must remain disciplined and strategic in their contract decisions.
With negotiations looming and expectations rising, O’Neill’s stance has added another layer of intrigue to an already tense situation at Parkhead. Will Celtic listen to a club legend’s warning, or will loyalty and form win the argument?
Martin O’Neill didn’t stop at questioning the timing of a new deal — he went further, hinting that Celtic must be ruthless if they want to remain competitive at the highest level.
According to O’Neill, extending contracts based purely on popularity or recent form could limit the club’s flexibility in future transfer windows. He stressed that Celtic should always be in a position of strength, ready to evolve rather than stand still.
“Football moves quickly,” O’Neill suggested, pointing out that players must continually prove their value season after season. In his view, allowing the contract situation to run a little longer could actually motivate the player to maintain elite standards.
