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HIBERNIAN 1 CELTIC 2: O’Neill’s men weather the storm but too many of his players are still blowing hot and cold

For all that Martin O'Neill might rail against the suggestion that Celtic have become a Jekyll and Hyde team, the evidence continues to tell a very different story.

By CALUM CROWE · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Celtic secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road despite difficult weather conditions.
Owen Elding scored early for Hibs before a Jason Kerr own goal and Camilo Duran strike sealed Celtic's win.
Celtic defender Alistair Johnston suffered a suspected hamstring injury setback just 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic defeated Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road on Sunday, maintaining a four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. Owen Elding opened the scoring for Hibs inside three minutes, but an own goal from Jason Kerr quickly equalized before Camilo Duran struck the winning goal for Martin O'Neill's side just before halftime.

Despite the domestic win, the writer notes that Celtic's performance was inconsistent, marked by another difficult outing for forward Kasper Hogh. Celtic also suffered an injury blow as substitute Alistair Johnston was forced off just 20 minutes into his comeback, while Hibs manager Marink Reedijk lost his third consecutive match.

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HIBERNIAN 1 CELTIC 2: O’Neill’s men weather the storm but too many of his players are still blowing hot and cold

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