What does full season of O'Neill at Celtic look like?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Martin O'Neill is preparing for his first full season as Celtic manager after being appointed permanently following two interim spells last season. The 74-year-old helped Celtic recover from a difficult campaign to win the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup, and he has said he wants the team to keep moving forward rather than rely on previous success. Celtic open the new league season at home to Dundee on Monday at Celtic Park.

The article says O'Neill's short-term results were strong: Celtic collected 59 points from his 23 league matches in charge, a pace that would project to a title-winning total over a full 38-game season. BBC Sport also notes that his first spell at the club two decades ago delivered several high points, which is why supporters are watching to see whether he can bring similar consistency across an entire campaign.

A major theme is recruitment and squad balance. Celtic have faced criticism over recent transfer windows, but the arrivals of striker Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran have eased some concerns. The report says O'Neill may have more tactical flexibility with those forwards, while new set-piece coach Ross Grant suggests extra focus on dead-ball situations.

Europe remains another key test. Celtic were knocked out of Champions League qualifying last year and later exited the Europa League, so a strong run in this year's Champions League play-off could shape confidence, spending and player retention. The piece frames the coming season as a test of whether O'Neill can combine domestic success with a stronger, more stable European push.