Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed the club will hold its annual general meeting in early December, where he will attend to answer questions from supporters. The 74-year-old made the revelation following a robust summit with fans in Greenock on Monday, where he addressed criticism of the team's recent form.
O'Neill stated he is not immune to the scrutiny that has followed a run of six defeats in ten games, including a 2-0 loss to Falkirk last weekend. "I have never been immune to that. That is not a problem to me," O'Neill told reporters. He added that he refused to be rattled by external commentary and had used the recent international break to reflect on his position.
AGM Details and Fan Engagement
The in-person AGM, scheduled for early December, will allow shareholders to directly question club officials. O'Neill indicated the exact date has not yet been communicated to fans. "That's early December, isn't it? Or something like that, so it's not that long away," he said. The manager expressed hope the formal meeting would mirror the tone of Monday's summit, which he described as robust, firm, and orderly.
He acknowledged there had been a debacle surrounding the previous year's abandoned AGM but believed both the board and supporters ultimately wanted the best for Celtic. O'Neill confirmed he expects to be at the meeting in his capacity as manager.
Contract and Future Commitment
Amid the pressure, O'Neill firmly committed to seeing out the season at Celtic Park. He confirmed the existence of a one-year option in his contract and stated he would not leave the club in the lurch. The manager said he returned from a few days away convinced he was right to continue, adding that he did not want to depart in a bad manner or drop people in the cart.
Recent Results and Upcoming Fixtures
The context for fan concern is clear from the recent fixtures. Despite sitting top of the Premiership with 28 points from 12 games, Celtic's form has been inconsistent. Their last five results show two wins, one draw, and two defeats, including that 2-0 reverse at Falkirk where Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser scored for the hosts.
O'Neill's side remain four points clear at the summit but face a quick turnaround to address the issues. Their next match is at home to Kilmarnock on November 8. The manager will hope for a positive response from his players ahead of the AGM and the continued push in the league, where top scorer Camilo Durán has netted seven times this season. The focus now shifts to preparing for that Kilmarnock fixture at Celtic Park.
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