O’Neill’s bombshell arrival hauled Celtic out of 1 gap. However some may argue his fond farewell – and timing of it – places a little bit of strain the person coming behind him.

The veteran boss arrived in Glasgow claiming he had no claims on taking the job completely. Whether or not secretly he harboured ambitions on the contrary we’ll by no means know.

However there was a gentle warming from some followers that O’Neill, who has confirmed the most secure of secure palms, ought to stick about for longer. On the very least, be given the possibility to guide Celtic out in opposition to St Mirren within the League Cup ultimate every week on Sunday.

As a substitute, Nancy will are available confronted with a run of fixtures which would require him to hit the bottom operating like an Olympic sprinter.

On Sunday, leaders Hearts come to Celtic. That’s adopted by Serie A giants Roma coming to Glasgow on Thursday. Then that ultimate at Hampden.

Celtic may end that hat-trick of video games high of the league, heading in the direction of the Europa League knockouts, and with a trophy within the cupboard.

Or, they might not.

For any new supervisor coming in, it is a colossal baptism of fireside to attempt to navigate your means by means of. O’Neill remaining in publish might have alleviated that prompt strain, however religion has been put in his substitute.

Celtic’s season has been righted, and O’Neill will depart together with his heralded legacy intact, and if something, improved. It is a robust act for Nancy to observe.

The membership legend leaves behind a Celtic workforce with a renewed identification. He leaves behind a help with renewed perception. He leaves behind a excessive bar.

He doesn’t depart behind a tracksuit.