He had the assembled media pack guffawing away as he informed sure newspaper journalists he had been seeing their faces in his sleep, such is the curiosity round potential transfers at Parkhead.
And it isn’t solely the media he has charmed, however his gamers, too.
The place they have been discovering methods to lose underneath Nancy – and Rodgers to a lesser diploma – Celtic’s much-maligned squad at the moment are grinding out outcomes, albeit the 10-man reigning Premiership champions couldn’t beat present leaders Hearts on the weekend.
However, the upturn in performances and outcomes since Nancy’s calamitous tenure has been stark, and that’s with out key starters Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota.
Midfielder Benjamin Nygren, who scored his 14th aim of the season in opposition to Utrecht, was requested concerning the affect O’Neill has had.
“He is making a giant distinction,” the Sweden worldwide mentioned.
“He is aware of the membership, he is been right here. He is aware of the way it works right here and he is cherished by everybody across the membership.
“I believe he introduced in a number of confidence, so we have been lots higher since he got here again.”
