Roy Keane reveals Celtic message to Martin O'Neill as Paul Scholes spots manager's hilarious Parkhead grumble
The pundits south of the border have loved seeing Martin O’Neill back in the Celtic dugout
Roy Keane has revealed a message sent to Martin O’Neill after his Celtic return - as Paul Scholes spotted the Irishman’s Hoops gripe.
The Manchester United hero and former Celtic midfielder was assistant boss to O'Neill for the Republic of Ireland national team from 2013 to 2018. They also worked together at Nottingham Forest for a brief period and Keane has been left thrilled over the experienced gaffer going into Parkhead on an interim basis after Brendan Rodgers’ resignation.
He has started his second tenure in the dugout - having been Celtic manager between 2000-2005 - with a victory over Falkirk and success against Rangers in a Premier Sports Cup semi-final. His return has sparked chatter on The Overlap with the likes of Keane, Man Utd legends Gary Neville and Scholes, Arsenal hero Ian Wright and Lionesses icon Jill Scott. Donning an Adidas tracksuit at Hampden, O’Neill’s gripes over attire were picked up on, while Keane admitted to a text message sent the way of the interim leader.
Roy Keane on Celtic message to Martin O’Neill
Keane: “What about Martin going in at Celtic?”
Wright: “They done it, they beat them. He's amazing.”
Neville: “Have you spoken to him?”
Keane: “No, text him.”
Wright: “It was good, though. You see his face.”
Scholes: “He was complaining about his tracksuit wasn't he? Why are they so tight, these tracksuits?”
Keane: “He's got energy. Martin has an energy.”
Neville: “Does he train? Does he do fitness?”
Keane: “No, I think he's got a decent life style.”
Martin O’Neill on FC Midtjylland vs Celtic
Next up for O’Neill and co is a tricky league phase match in the Europa League against Danish side FC Midtjylland away from home. He said ahead of the game: “Obviously you’ll get confidence from beating your big rivals, so that was great for us, but I’ve seen FC Midtjylland play because I was covering their game for TV a few weeks ago, and they’re very strong.
“I thought they were great against Nottingham Forest away from home, against a Forest side that are actually quite a physical side themselves, and not only are they very good in set-pieces, they’re also a really talented side. They were excellent on the evening (FC Midtjylland won 3-2) and it’s no surprise that they’ve got full points from their games.
“We’ve played well in the two games and we got a few goals, so that helps, but Thursday evening will be a totally different ball game. It’s still one of the great fixtures in European football, if not the world (the Old Firm derby) We won. Watching it back, sometimes there’s things you miss. We had awesome, really great chances. Rangers did great with 10 men in the second half of the game. But, we did create some chances. I’m totally aware that the results dictate everything, everything. Just let’s turn the clock back and we’d lost to Rangers, then I think the hunt for the manager, which is on at this minute, becomes intensified. But if you get a result, it’s a bit of respite.”