Martin O'Neill In Hospital After 'Small Procedure'

Martin O'Neill expected home within days

No details were given about the operation, which came days after the Derry native oversaw Celtic's opening-day win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. O'Neill signed a one-year deal in June to become the club's permanent manager for a second time, having led them to the league title and the Scottish Cup last season. There is more Irish sporting action on JOE.

"In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O'Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital. 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. We would ask that the privacy of Martin and his family is respected."

Before returning to Celtic, O'Neill had not managed since leaving Nottingham Forest in 2019, and he sealed last season's title with a dramatic final-day win over Hearts. Celtic, who confirmed the news in a statement on their official website, travel to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock on Sunday.