Martin O’Neill rediscovered Celtic midas touch in the middle of a muddle but biggest dilemma remains – Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson argues that manager Martin O'Neill found vital answers in Celtic's dominant 7-0 victory over Hearts following a run of four defeats in five games. Several tactical changes paid off for Celtic, including handing 20-year-old Callum Osmand his first senior start, which resulted in two first-half goals. Further goals came from Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Camilo Duran, and an own goal involving Stephen Kingsley and Jamie McCart.

Jackson maintains that O'Neill's biggest lingering dilemma remains misfiring £11 million striker Kasper Hogh, who was benched after a poor showing against Benfica. Although Hogh set up Nygren's late goal, Jackson notes Celtic must prove whether this domestic rout represents a genuine turning point ahead of an important Europa League meeting with Celta Vigo.