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O'Neill leaves Celtic future unclear after title triumph

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Martin O'Neill admitted Celtic have given him "reasons to live" after this season's Scottish Premiership triumph, calling the campaign "really sensational." The 74-year-old, who was enjoying retirement on London's King's Road last October, said he never expected to lift trophies again at Celtic Park. His post-match refusal to commit to next season has set up questions about his future.

"Has anybody talked to me? No," O'Neill said when asked directly about staying on. He insisted there will be "time for conversations after the cup final." Some players reportedly question what he's doing around the club, but O'Neill dismissed age as irrelevant to the team's success. The captain epitomized the squad's collective effort in delivering this title.

O'Neill described Celtic Park as "the most special place on earth" and credited fans alongside players for the win. His ambiguous answer leaves the club in limbo heading into next week's cup final, with supporters keen to keep him beyond this season.