'Celtic gave me reasons to live' - but O'Neill unsure about staying on

Martin O'Neill says Celtic have given him "reasons to live" after their stunning Scottish Premiership triumph, but the 74-year-old insists he does not know whether he will stay on beyond this season.

The Northern Irishman has taken interim charge across two spells this season - either side of Wilfried Nancy's brief and unsuccessful tenure - and led Celtic to his fourth league title with the club, 21 years on from his third.

His side hosted Hearts on Saturday needing to win to leapfrog the Tynecastle outfit at the summit, which they managed in dramatic circumstances as late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand secured a 3-1 victory.

O'Neill could even make it a double next weekend when Celtic face Championship side Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final.

"I feel rejuvenated," O'Neill said. "The players and the staff have given me a reason to live. That's not to say my family haven't...

"I was in this very spot last season talking to Brendan about winning it and I was really jealous. Not for one minute did I think I'd be back here.

"In October, I was having coffee on the King's Road in London, enjoying retirement. I thought the days of me here at Celtic Park lifting trophies were well and truly gone.

"It has been really sensational for me. I really can't believe it."

Given the regard in which he is held by Celtic supporters, there will inevitably be questions as to whether O'Neill continues in the role next season.

When asked directly amid the post-match celebrations at Parkhead, the former Leicester City, Aston Villa and Sunderland manager refused to commit.

"I genuinely don't know," he said. "Has anybody talked to me? No, but I wasn't expecting that. There will be time for conversations after the cup final.

"I'm pretty old so it does take it out of you. I'm a bit-part in proceedings. They see me every day the players, this old man, and think 'what's he doing here?'

"This is the most special place on earth. When there is absolute unison in this stadium, it is a sight to behold.

"Obviously the players have been magnificent, epitomised by the captain, but we could not have won it without [the fans]. I'm delighted for them.

"Let's see what next week brings."