Martin O'Neill will take stock as his future as Celtic boss comes under further scrutiny following the 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead. The Light Blues cruised to a 3-0 League Cup win over the Hoops at Ibrox last Sunday and, in the Scottish Premiership rematch, a first-half strike by Ryan Naderi took Derek McInnes' side to within two points of the Hoops at the top of the table going into the international break. In his second spell as permanent manager after two stints as interim boss last season, O'Neill was under growing pressure going into the game after the 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros at Parkhead on Thursday night.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Following another poor performance, the 74-year-old spoke about entering a period of self-reflection. "I genuinely will reflect and see," the Northern Irishman said. "It's a matter of whether I can help the team.
The manager is supposed to be able to do that. I will look at that this week. "I think every single time something crops up and things don't go so well, age plays a part.
And, do you know what, they might be right. I'll be 110 in two years' time so it might be time to wrap it up. "I will reflect on the games and speak to the board.
You never know, they may well want to speak to me. I'll try to get a couple of days away and see how it goes." Asked what would happen if he reflected, then decided he could not improve the team, O'Neill replied: "By that time, I will promise you, I'll let you know. O'Neill addressed the growing negativity within the Hoops support, saying: "Well, I think they're absolutely entitled.
"I mentioned this to you on Friday, absolutely entitled to, of course. "And I'm not immune from criticism. Absolutely and utterly far from it.
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