The brutal Martin O’Neill Celtic record that a 7-1 Hearts win cannot hide

67hailhail argues that a recent 7-1 victory against Hearts cannot mask Martin O’Neill’s struggles in Celtic’s most significant fixtures this season. Despite leading the Scottish Premiership, Celtic have lost five critical tests against LASK, Ferencvaros, Celta Vigo, and Rangers twice, scoring just three goals and conceding 14 across those matches. Following a 2-1 Europa League home defeat to Celta Vigo, Celtic have now lost all three of their group stage matches.

The publisher highlights that poor European and derby performances have already resulted in eliminations from the Champions League qualifiers and the League Cup. Celtic collapsed 5-1 away against LASK after holding a 3-0 first-leg lead, and they failed to score in two consecutive defeats to Derek McInnes' Rangers side. The writer questions O’Neill’s in-game tactical adjustments, claiming his experienced leadership has not prevented costly defensive collapses.