Celtic boss Martin O’Neill recovering in hospital after ‘small procedure’

O'Neill was in the dugout for the 1-0 win over Dundee in the Premiership opener at Parkhead on Monday night.

Martin O'Neill signed a one-year deal in June to become permanent Celtic boss. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic have announced that Martin O’Neill is recovering after undergoing “a small procedure” in hospital.

The 74-year-old signed a one-year deal in June to become permanent Celtic boss after two interim spells last season ended in success, with a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

He was in the dugout for the 1-0 win over Dundee in the Premiership opener at Parkhead on Monday night.

A statement on Celtic’s official website called for privacy as the Northern Irishman recuperates ahead of the trip to Kilmarnock on Sunday.

The statement read: “In response to speculation, we can confirm that Martin O’Neill has undergone a small procedure in hospital.

“We would envisage Martin being released from hospital in the next day or two and on behalf of Martin, we would like to thank supporters for their kind wishes.

“We would ask that the privacy of Martin and his family is respected.”