Neill

/ niːl /

noun

1. A ( lexander ) S ( utherland ). 1883–1973, Scottish educationalist and writer, who put his progressive educational theories into practice at Summerhill school (founded 1921)

2. Sam . born 1947, New Zealand film and television actor; his work includes the television series Reilly, Ace of Spies , (1983) and the films My Brilliant Career (1979), Dead Calm (1989), Jurassic Park (1993), and The Piano (1993)

Example Sentences

Martin O'Neill spent five years in charge of Celtic between 2000 and 2005 - winning seven trophies, including three Premiership titles.

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Speaking on Tuesday, O'Neill said: "I can't emphasise this enough, this is short term, until a permanent manager is appointed."

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O'Neill's first assignment comes on Wednesday when Celtic host sixth-placed Falkirk at 19:45 GMT.

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Celtic moved quickly to appoint former manager Martin O'Neill as interim boss - 20 years after his first stint in charge of the Glasgow club ended.

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O'Neill, 73, has played down suggestions he could take up the job on a full-time basis - insisting he is just "keeping the seat warm".

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