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O'Neill receives Celtic backing after 'painful' week

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Celtic have thrown their weight behind manager Martin O'Neill after what the club described as a 'painful' stretch of results. The board's public endorsement signals confidence in O'Neill's project despite recent setbacks, aiming to quell speculation about his position. The backing comes at a sensitive point in the season, with Celtic looking to steady the ship and refocus on their domestic and European objectives.

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Public statements of confidence in a manager rarely arrive by accident. By stepping forward to back O'Neill, Celtic are both insulating him from media pressure and sending a message to the squad about stability. The coming fixtures will test whether that support translates into performances, but for now the hierarchy has chosen continuity over change.

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