Martin O'Neill remains resolute in his role as manager of Celtic, expressing his commitment to lead the team forward following a period of reflection during the international break.

The 74-year-old recently signed a one-year deal to continue at Parkhead, having previously guided the club to a league and Scottish Cup double after two interim stints last season. Despite facing setbacks, including two defeats against Rangers last month and a 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League, O'Neill emphasized his readiness to tackle the challenges ahead.

In light of recent struggles, he had hinted at retirement, stating, "it might be time to wrap it up" regarding his managerial career. However, support from Celtic's chief executive Michael Nicholson and the club's loyal fanbase has reignited his passion for the job.

Reflecting on the recent difficulties, O'Neill stated:

I am extremely prepared now for it. We had a difficult week. That can happen. You can lose to your arch-rivals, you can lose the European game. It's certainly not the end of the world as it seemed to be described as.

He concluded with a strong message of determination:

I want to lead the club, I want to try to win the league and I'm just as determined now than ever before. I'm back, I'm raring to go and the team's ready.