Sean Maloney could play a key role in replacing O’Neill with Martinez at Celtic

The “extraordinary” supervisor, who gained three trophies, “might transfer” to Celtic in the summertime and Sean Maloney might play a key function.

In the course of a title battle, trying to find a brand new supervisor

The race for the Scottish Premiership title is beginning to warmth up and the Hoops might transfer up some floor towards both Rangers or Hearts immediately. Derek McInnes’ aspect will head to Ibrox.

Because it stands, Martin O’Neill’s aspect are one level behind Gers and 6 factors behind Hearts, however with video games nonetheless in hand they’ve a superb probability of successful the league for a fifth successive season.

Since O’Neill returned for the second time as caretaker supervisor, Glasgow Giants have loved a formidable run of type, successful 4 and drawing one among their 5 Scottish Premiership video games since dropping 3-1 at house to Danny Rolle’s aspect in early January.

Nonetheless, the 73-year-old has already revealed he has no plans to stay on the Glasgow membership past the tip of the season, saying: “I do not see it at first and it is actually not possible. I do not know if I’ve the vitality or something like that.

“I’ll give it my all now for the subsequent few months and that applies to me as nicely. If we do not win soccer video games, we’ll be below actual strain and that begins on the weekend.”

In accordance with journalist Pete O’Rourke, Portugal supervisor Roberto Martinez might change into Celtic’s new supervisor in the summertime and Maloney, who combines with Wigan Athletic in Belgium, might play a key function in securing his contract.

Mr O’Rourke added: “If Martinez had been to go away Portugal, Celtic could be amongst quite a few golf equipment to regulate the previous Everton and Wigan supervisor.

“If Martinez continues in his function as quantity two, he might doubtlessly transfer to the Scottish giants, particularly alongside Sean Maloney.”

In some ways, it is a disgrace that O’Neal is not prepared to proceed taking part in past the tip of the season, given his spectacular efficiency over two interim intervals.

However with the Irishman set to go away, the Spaniard, who prefers to make use of an attacking 4-3-3 system and has been hailed by Cristiano Ronaldo as having carried out an “extraordinary” job with Portugal, might be an thrilling alternative.

The 52-year-old additionally gained three trophies throughout his managerial profession, successful the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, the 2012-13 FA Cup with Wigan Athletic and the 2007-08 League One title with Swansea Metropolis.

There could also be some considerations as Martinez has not managed at membership degree since being sacked by Everton in 2016, however he has a wealth of expertise having managed 561 video games and might be a sensible transfer for Celtic.