Celtic have confirmed that Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham will remain at the club, as pre-season gets underway for the new campaign. The coaching duo will continue to work with Celtic manager Martin O’Neill.

What happened?

Celtic have announced that Maloney and Fotheringham will stay on, following Martin O'Neill's permanent appointment as manager. The news was confirmed on the club's website, with a statement saying the pair will continue to work with O'Neill and the other staff within the coaching set up.

Why it matters for Celtic

The confirmation of Maloney and Fotheringham's stay is a boost for Celtic, who are currently 3rd in Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and recent form WWWWW. The team has a goal difference of +24, having scored 59 goals and conceded 35. | Category | Stat | | League Standing | 3rd | | Points | 67 | | Recent Form | WWWWW |

What comes next?

Celtic will look to build on their success from last season, where they won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double. The team will be looking to close the 3-point gap with leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill said, “Everybody at the club played their part in our achievements last season and we now look ahead as again we strive together to bring our supporters more success.” The last result for Celtic was a 3-1 win against Dunfermline on May 23, 2026. The team is on a 5-game winning run, with their last 5 games resulting in 5 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.