Celtic back O'Neill after 'painful' week
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Key points
- Chief executive Nicholson pledges club support for manager after two Rangers defeats and Europa League loss
- O'Neill, 74, had suggested stepping down following Sunday's 1-0 derby defeat at Celtic Park
- Financial results show £33m revenue drop largely due to Champions League play-off failure against LASK
Summary
Celtic's chief executive Michael Nicholson has backed manager Martin O'Neill to stay in post despite a difficult week that saw the club lose twice to Rangers and fall to Ferencvaros in Europe. O'Neill had hinted at stepping aside following Sunday's 1-0 home defeat in the derby, but Nicholson said the club would "come together and support" the 74-year-old manager, who has won nine trophies across two spells.
The backing comes as Celtic's latest financial figures reveal a £33m revenue drop, with a £4.8m loss largely attributable to missing out on the Champions League group stage after squandering a 4-0 aggregate lead against LASK in the play-off last month.
Original headline
O'Neill receives Celtic backing after 'painful' week
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