What a full season under Martin O'Neill could mean for Celtic

Celtic edged out Hearts on the season’s final day, thanks to a late Daizen Maeda strike and a chaotic goal by Callum Osmand, securing the Scottish Premiership title and later adding the Scottish Cup. The club then confirmed Martin O'Neill, one outlet-year-old legend, as permanent head coach following two interim spells. While the summer transfer window saw only two signings, the record-breaking acquisition of striker Kasper Hogh and the arrival of Camilo Duran have given supporters some optimism.

O'Neill’s coaching staff—Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus—will continue, with the manager hinting at a possible front-two formation that departs from the traditional 4-3-5 setup. Emphasis on set-pieces, highlighted by the recruitment of Ross Grant, may also feature prominently. The upcoming season will test whether O'Neill can translate the dramatic finish into a sustained title challenge and deeper European runs.