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O’Neill Fails as Bipolar Celtic Collapse Again — Another Sobering European Night

I honestly don’t know what to make of this Celtic team anymore. One week we are putting seven…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:52 PM
O’Neill Fails as Bipolar Celtic Collapse Again — Another Sobering European Night
Key Things to Know
  • Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues Martin O'Neill and Celtic failed again in Europe following a defeat against Celta Vigo.
  • The writer criticizes the decision to start goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who committed an error for Javi Rodríguez's goal.
  • The author claims captain Callum McGregor struggled to impose himself in Europe compared to young defender Colby Donovan.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for Read Celtic, Aodhán Ó Conchobhair criticizes Martin O'Neill and Celtic following another difficult European defeat against Celta Vigo. Despite a recent 7-1 domestic victory over Hearts, the author argues that Celtic's European shortcomings have returned to the forefront, highlighting goalkeeper Sam Johnstone's error on Javi Rodríguez's opening goal after starting ahead of Viljami Sinisalo.

The author further argues that captain Callum McGregor struggled to impose authority, contrasting his display with the fight shown by young defender Colby Donovan. Ó Conchobhair dismisses injury excuses, criticizes squad depth and recruitment, and contends that Celtic's leadership must show greater ambition rather than accepting recurring European struggles.

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