Celtic boss Martin O'Neill receives hospital treatment for undisclosed ailment

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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a “small procedure”, the club has announced.

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The Scottish club did not reveal details of the medical procedure but said the 74-year-old Northern Irishman is expected to be discharged within the next day or two.

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In a statement released on social media on Wednesday, Celtic said: “In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O’Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital.

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“We would envisage Martin being released from hospital in the next day or two and on behalf of Martin, we would like to thank supporters for their kind wishes.

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“We would ask that the privacy of Martin and his family is respected.”

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O’Neill signed a one-year contract in June to become Celtic’s permanent manager after two interim spells last season ended with the club winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

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The veteran coach was in the dugout on Monday as Celtic opened their Premiership campaign with a 1-0 home victory over Dundee.

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O’Neill returned to Celtic last October, 20 years after his successful first spell in charge, following Brendan Rodgers’ resignation.

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After briefly handing over the reins to Wilfried Nancy in December, O’Neill returned when the Frenchman was dismissed after eight games.

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The former Leicester City, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland manager later guided Celtic to domestic success before agreeing a one-year deal with an option for a further year.

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