Injury NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
O'Neill out of hospital and in 'good form' after surgery
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has been released from hospital following a small procedure, with his assistant giving an upbeat update.


M. O'Neill
coach
Club
Celtic
Procedure
Small procedure
Status
Released from hospital
Next match
Kilmarnock (away)
What happened. Martin O'Neill underwent a small procedure in hospital and has been released, missing training on Friday ahead of Celtic's match at Kilmarnock.
- Assistant Shaun Maloney visited O'Neill on Thursday and said he was in good form.
- No timeline for return; his availability for Sunday's game is day-to-day.
- Celtic confirmed the procedure and thanked fans for their support.
“He got out of hospital yesterday. He was in good form last night, loads better than he was Monday, Tuesday.”
— Shaun Maloney
O'Neill's presence in the dugout for Sunday's Premiership clash remains uncertain as he recovers.
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