Paul Lambert has said he would be “shocked and disappointed” if Celtic sacked manager Martin O’Neill, while admitting that the manager’s departure would not surprise him.
Lambert, a former Celtic captain, was responding to the possibility of O’Neill leaving the club. His comments indicate that he regards the manager’s position as uncertain, but believes Celtic should not dismiss him.
The remarks concern O’Neill’s future at Celtic and come amid speculation over whether he will remain in charge. Lambert described O’Neill as a veteran manager but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding his position.
No decision or formal announcement about O’Neill’s future is included in the available material. Lambert’s stated view is that sacking the manager would be a source of disappointment, even though he would not regard O’Neill’s departure as unexpected.
