O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for Celtic return

What the report says

Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney says there is no set timetable for Martin O’Neill’s return after the 74-year-old underwent a minor procedure and was discharged from hospital on Thursday. Maloney said O’Neill, who is expected to decide for himself whether he is fit to be in the dugout, will assess his condition before Celtic’s trip to Kilmarnock on Sunday.

According to BBC Sport Football, O’Neill was in charge when Celtic opened their Scottish Premiership campaign with a 1-0 win over Dundee on Monday. Maloney said he visited the manager and described the recovery as encouraging, while stressing that the situation remains day to day. He added that if O’Neill is unavailable, Celtic will adapt, with senior players and staff ready to help cover the gap.

The report also noted that O’Neill has been in post since October after helping guide Celtic to a league and cup double as caretaker last season, and that his influence on the squad and staff has been widely felt. Maloney said transfer matters remained between O’Neill and chief executive Michael Nicholson, and did not expect any new signings before the weekend. He also said the club had interest in players such as Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston, but expected them to remain available for selection.