Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery

What the report says

Celtic have said manager Martin O’Neill is still in hospital after what the club described as a small procedure. BBC Sport reported that Celtic did not give any further detail about the operation, but said the 74-year-old is expected to be discharged in the next day or two.

The update comes after O’Neill was in the dugout for Celtic’s 1-0 Premiership win over Dundee on Monday, the club’s first league match of the new season. Celtic asked supporters to respect O’Neill’s privacy and thanked them for the messages of support.

O’Neill’s return to a full-time role has been a notable part of Celtic’s recent season. He came back to the club last October after Brendan Rodgers resigned, having previously enjoyed a highly successful first spell at Parkhead two decades ago. He later remained in charge after Wilfried Nancy’s short tenure ended and went on to help deliver a league and cup double last season.

The development matters because O’Neill remains a prominent figure at Celtic and in Scottish football, and his absence would come just as the club has begun its domestic campaign. The BBC report did not suggest any long-term issue, only that he is recovering in hospital following the procedure.