Martin O'Neill has reignited the passion at Celtic Park, and according to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, the veteran manager could be sticking around for the 2026-27 season. Speaking on Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness suggested the 74-year-old is seriously considering extending his stay beyond this campaign.

It's been quite the turnaround for Celtic. After the disastrous Wilfried Nancy era—where the club suffered its first run of four consecutive defeats since 1978, including a League Cup final loss to St Mirren and a defeat to Rangers—O'Neill stepped in and steadied the ship. His calm leadership has been a breath of fresh air at Parkhead.

The numbers tell the story: 25 wins, three draws, and just four losses from 32 games. With the Scottish Premiership title still up for grabs—Celtic sit just one point behind leaders Hearts with a final-day showdown still to play—a domestic double remains very much on the cards.

Wyness, who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004 before stints at Everton and Aston Villa, noticed something different in O'Neill's recent interviews. "There's a glimmer in his voice that he's just enjoying this so much right now," Wyness noted. "I think it's taken 20 years off his age."

The former chief executive believes the Celtic board will give O'Neill a genuine choice about his future, rather than forcing a decision. While O'Neill's family might be urging him to retire at the top, the veteran boss sounds like a man with unfinished business. "He's thinking about the possibility of next season," Wyness added.

The question now is whether keeping O'Neill is the right call or a risky gamble. His record speaks for itself, but at 74, can he maintain this energy for another full campaign? For Celtic fans who remember the Nancy era all too well, the answer might be simpler than it seems.