Martin O’Neill, the former Celtic manager, has revealed his worst signing during his tenure at the club. According to O’Neill, the worst signing was Brazilian midfielder Juninho, whom he signed from Middlesbrough.
The Wrong Move
O’Neill admitted that Juninho was a great player for Middlesbrough, but by the time he joined Celtic, he had lost his edge. “He was no longer the player he was,” O’Neill said. Despite efforts to rejuvenate Juninho, it didn’t work out, making him O’Neill’s worst signing.
A Contrast to Success
This signing contrasts with O’Neill’s successful tenure at Celtic, where he transformed the team into a winning machine. Some of his best signings include ¹:
– itChris Sutton: A terrific player who made a significant impact.
– Didier Agathe: Fantastic player signed for £50,000.
– Joos Valgaeren: A really good Belgian player.
– Alan Thompson: Rejuvenated himself at Celtic.
– Neil Lennon: Arrived around Christmas time.
O’Neill’s managerial spell at Celtic is remembered fondly, with these signings contributing to the team’s success. However, Juninho’s signing serves as a reminder that even great managers can make mistakes .