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Celtic Break Social Media Silence as Fans Voice Anger After Derby Defeat

Celtic have made their first social media post since going quiet in the aftermath of Sunday’s derby defeat to Rangers. The club shared the full-time score following the 1-0 loss at Parkhead before publishing Martin O’Neill’s post-match interview later that…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:03 AM
Celtic Break Social Media Silence as Fans Voice Anger After Derby Defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic ended a brief social media silence following a 1-0 home defeat against Rangers.
  • Supporters expressed widespread anger in response to a post announcing players departing on international duty.
  • The club suffered three consecutive defeats across eight days, including two losses to rivals Rangers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic returned to social media on Tuesday following a period of silence after a 1-0 derby defeat to Rangers at Parkhead. The club posted an update about 11 first-team players departing for international duty, which was met with widespread frustration and angry responses from supporters in the comments.

The loss marked Celtic's third consecutive defeat, following a 3-0 cup exit against Rangers and a 3-1 Europa League loss to Ferencvaros. Manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged he would evaluate his situation during the break, leaving uncertainty regarding his future at the club.

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