O’Neill passes torch to Strachan

DEPARTING Celtic manager Martin O’Neill yesterday backed his successor Gordon Strachan to carry on his legacy by bringing more trophies to the club.

The Irishman confirmed yesterday that he would be standing down as manager after the Tennent's Scottish Cup final with Dundee United on Saturday to spend more time with his ill wife Geraldine.

Chief executive Peter Lawwell confirmed that Strachan, the former Southampton and Coventry manager, would take up a 12-month rolling contract from June 1.