O'Neill quit film tax schemes weeks before Celtic's domestic double

Fresh questions over timing of O'Neill's scheme exits

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is at the centre of fresh scrutiny after reports from the Scottish Sun claimed he resigned from two tax schemes — set up to save members money by investing in films — just weeks before leading his club to a domestic double last season.

The timing of the resignations, flagged in the newspaper's reporting, raises questions over what O'Neill knew and when, particularly given the schemes were designed specifically to deliver tax savings to their members through film investment vehicles.

According to the report, O'Neill stepped away from both arrangements in the period immediately preceding a successful end to the campaign, in which his side completed a domestic double. The revelation adds to the ongoing discussion around off-field financial arrangements involving football figures, and O'Neill has yet to respond publicly to the claims.

As is customary in such matters, the reports remain allegations until demonstrated otherwise, and no tax authority action or wrongdoing has been confirmed.