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Mystery surrounds O’Neill’s future

Martin O'Neill's future has become shrouded in mystery after he refused to rule himself out of the running to become the next Manchester United manager. O'Neill has been linked with the job but he has continually pledged his future to Celtic.

But when asked if an approach from United would leave him an enormous decision to make, he replied: "Yes, well it hasn't happened so far!" He also admitted that he would not ‘regret’ an approach and that admission is set to alert the United board and worry everyone inside Parkhead.

"You would love to sit down and plan five years, but as a manager you can't do that. Alex Ferguson has eventually won the right to plan for the next five years if he so desires, but you can lose a few games and then you are yesterday's news. I wouldn't regret it if someone (United) offered you something and I assume then they might be pleased with the job that you're doing."

Filed by Sinéad Kissane

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