Paul Lambert, former captain of Celtic, expressed mixed feelings about the future of manager Martin O'Neill as speculation grows following recent defeats. O'Neill, at the helm for a second time, faces scrutiny after Celtic suffered back-to-back losses to Rangers and a home defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League. Additionally, a shocking collapse in the Champions League against LASK saw them surrender a 4-0 aggregate lead.

O'Neill, reflecting on the situation, stated, "I will reflect on the games," acknowledging the need to assess his team's performance during the international break. He recognized that he is not immune to criticism, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the bigger picture.

Lambert, who played under O'Neill when he led Celtic to seven trophies from 2000-2005, believes O'Neill is the club's best manager since the legendary Jock Stein. However, he hinted at the possibility of O'Neill stepping down, saying, "It wouldn't surprise me if he left. I don't think he needs it."

Despite his concerns, Lambert would be "shocked and disappointed" if Celtic decided to sack O'Neill, suggesting that the manager has earned enough respect and credit to navigate through these challenging times. He concluded that if O'Neill feels the need to leave, he should have the option to do so on his own terms.