A JOB WELL DUN'

Bhoys fans chanting O'Neill's name as he signs off with a sixth win in seven and gap closed at the top

- BY GAVIN MCCAFFERTY

MARTIN O'NEILL declared he had enjoyed the "time of his life" after exiting Celtic with victory over Dundee.

The 73-year-old’s interim reign ended with a seventh win in eight games, which drew Celtic level on points with William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts with a game in hand. Daizen Maeda’s early header earned Celtic a win which ensured O'Neill and Shaun Maloney have wiped out an eight-point deficit since the sudden departure of Brendan Rodgers.

O'Neill (left), who won seven trophies in a five-year spell from 2000, also leaves new manager Wilfried Nancy in the Premier Sports Cup final and with a solid platform to make progress in the Europa League following last week's away win against Feyenoord.