Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said the club needs new players to maintain momentum following a dramatic Scottish Premiership title win.
The victory secures the league for the Glasgow side and establishes a foundation for the club to attempt a repeat success in the coming season.
O'Neill reflected on the title-deciding match held May 16, 2026, where Celtic defeated Hearts 3–1 [1]. The manager said the experience of the victory was "the best feeling in the world" and said, "It felt like a dream" [2].
Now 74 years old [3], O'Neill has won nine major honours with Celtic [4]. He is currently under a one-year contract that includes a one-year option [4]. Despite the recent success, the manager said the current squad requires additions to remain competitive.
"We want to bring in more players and keep the momentum," O'Neill said [5]. This focus on recruitment comes as the team prepares for pre-season training and their upcoming league opener against Dundee.
The victory at Celtic Park capped a high-stakes campaign that concluded with a late-goal triumph over Hearts [6]. O'Neill said he intends to use the current psychological advantage to attract new talent to the club before the transfer window closes.
“"The best feeling in the world."”
By prioritizing new signings immediately after a title win, O'Neill is attempting to avoid the complacency that often follows a championship. His focus on squad depth suggests that while the current roster was sufficient to edge out Hearts, it may lack the versatility required to defend the title against evolving league rivals.
