Celtic manager O'Neill returns to training after hospital procedure

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has returned to active duty and is planning to move to a more permanent residence in Glasgow after a recent health scare that saw him spend a night in hospital. The 74-year-old confirmed he is feeling "much better" as he prepares for the team's upcoming fixtures, including a League Cup tie and a crucial Champions League playoff.

O'Neill was admitted to hospital for what the club described as a "small procedure" following a post-match briefing on August 4. He was released the next day but was unable to attend Celtic's 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock on August 10, instead watching from his hotel room. Assistant manager Shaun Maloney took charge from the touchline, though O'Neill did deliver a pre-match team talk at the squad's hotel.

Speaking to Celtic Player this week, O'Neill provided a positive update on his condition. "Much better, than last week anyway. Yeah, a couple of ailments rolled into one, unfortunately, but I'm getting there, which is good news," he said. The manager has since resumed training with the squad at Lennoxtown.

O'Neill revealed that his current living situation in a hotel is temporary. He explained that his wife, Geraldine, had...