Source: Daily_Mail
Villa boss O'Neill in line for a Celtic reunion should Hoops secure title
Celtic[LNB]could seal an emotional summer reunion with former manager Martin O'Neill by closing out a fourth consecutive SPL title. [LNB]The Parkhead side are wrestling with Old Firm rivals Rangers[LNB]for the championship crown and the winners will earn a lucrative invitation to the 12-team Peace Cup in Spain from July 24 to August 2. [LNB]Last night, O'Neill confirmed Aston Villa[LNB]'s participation in the big-money event already set to feature Real Madrid, Juventus, Seville, Porto and Lyon. [LNB]And that could either place the Irishman on course for a reunion with the club where he attained legendary status or a potential grudge match with their Ibrox rivals. [LNB] Emotional return: O'Neill could face former club Celtic in the summer[LNB]The full list of teams taking part has yet to be finalised, but a £2million prize is on offer to the winners of the competition, with £1m going to the runners-up and £500,000 to the third and fourth-place finishers. [LNB]'There are some really big clubs involved and it will be a good part of our pre-season preparations,' said O'Neill. [LNB]The competition has previously been held in South Korea but has been moved to Spain this year, with the games to be played in Huelva, Seville, Jerez, Malaga and Madrid. [LNB]Michael D'Arcy, spokesman for organisers KAM Sports International, previously confirmed the likely participation of this season's SPL champions, saying: 'The Peace Cup wants the SPL winners to take part. Celtic are in the driving seat but we will have to see what happens. Talks are taking place with both clubs but nothing has been contracted.' [LNB]
