O'Neill agrees to take Celtic job on permanent basis

Martin O'Neill has agreed to become Celtic's permanent manager.

The 74-year-old has given the green light to sign an initial one-year deal at Parkhead.

It follows talks with the club's major shareholder, Dermot Desmond, who had also held conversations with former player Robbie Keane - which led to criticism from a number of fan groups.

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O'Neill returned to the club twice last season and guided them to a domestic double, including a Scottish Premiership title triumph on the final day of the season.

After lifting the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park earlier this month, he felt the Hoops could be "looking at somebody younger" as they searched for a new boss.

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