""I took a gasp of breath and asked if this was real," he said. "It's difficult to turn down someone who gave you the job in the first place when they had great options 25 years ago. By the time I pulled myself off the floor, I thought maybe I should do it.""
""It's short term. Celtic are probably stunned at the news Brendan left. They are obviously seeking a permanent manager, so it's a short-term fit," O'Neill explained. "Interim does mean interim. It's as simple as that. Celtic are looking for, I assume, a young coach with proven ability. We want to pull the club forward now. Naturally, I had a super time at Celtic, it was a privilege. I can't emphasise enough, it's short term until a permanent"
Martin O'Neill, 73, has returned to Celtic as interim manager and described the role as temporary, saying he is keeping the seat warm until a permanent appointment. He stepped in after Brendan Rodgers' sudden resignation, which was followed by major shareholder Dermot Desmond accusing Rodgers of being 'divisive, misleading, and self-serving.' O'Neill said he was stunned to be asked to return and accepted out of respect for the person who hired him originally. Shaun Maloney joins as his assistant. O'Neill's first game back is against Falkirk at Celtic Park. His previous Celtic tenure (2000–2005) yielded extensive domestic success and a UEFA Cup final.
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