‘On Days Like These,’ Martin O’Neill joins Twitter on eve of Autobiography

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill choose the King Power Stadium in Leicester as the venue for his first foray into the world of social media as the two times European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest promoted his autobiography On Days Like These which is published next week by Pan MacMillan.

18 Mar 2001: Henrik Larsson is congratulated by Martin O”Neill as his hat-trick won the cup for his team after the Scottish League Cup Final against Kilmarnock at Hampden. Photo Jamie McDonald /Allsport

Martin recognises that his days at Leicester City, where he won the League Cup, happened around a half a mile away from the club’c current home at Filbert Street. Martin might choose to post his next video from The City Ground in Nottingham, or even Villa Park where he did much better than their recent boss to say the least. He might even make the short hop across the Irish Sea to Dublin where he managed the Republic or up to Belfast where he played for the six counties.

But most of all he should head to Paradise, home of the Scottish Champions and where his work as a football manager is most appreciated.

With books on Brother Walfrid, Jock Stein, Win Jansen, Callum McGregor and now Martin O’Neill all out in time for Christmas Celtic supporters are certainly spoilt for choice!

Here’s the promotional material for Martin’s book from the publishers…

Martin O’Neill is one of the most fascinating and respected figures in football. On Days Like These tells the story of his remarkable career.

For the first time, Martin O’Neill reflects on one of the most varied and successful football careers in the British Isles. He made his breakthrough playing for Distillery in Northern Ireland before joining Brian Clough’s legendary Nottingham Forest team, becoming one of the few players who made the epic journey from the Second Division to the glory years: winning the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups. O’Neill represented Northern Ireland over sixty times, playing alongside George Best and captaining the side at the 1982 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals.

As a manager, O’Neill’s celebrated leadership of Celtic saw them win seven trophies, including three Scottish Premier League titles; and in England he successfully led Leicester City to two League Cups and Aston Villa to an unprecedented three consecutive top six Premier League finishes. He oversaw the Republic of Ireland reaching the Euros in 2016, when they made it to the second round for the first time in their history.

7 Apr 2001: Celtic Manager Martin O”Neill celebrates winning the league title after t game against St Mirren at Celtic Park.. Celtic won the game 1 – 0. Photo: Tom Shaw /Allsport

With a career spanning over fifty years, Martin tells of his exhilarating highs and painful lows; from the joys of winning trophies, promotion and fighting for World Cups to being harangued by fans, boardroom drama, relegation scraps and being fired. Written with his trademark honesty and humour, On Days Like These is one of the most insightful and captivating autobiographies and a must-read for any fans of the beautiful game.

26 May 2001: Celtic manager Martin O”Neill celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic v Hibernian at Hampden. Photo Laurence Griffiths/ALLSPORT

PS, make sure you give Martin a follow on Twitter…

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About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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