Beating Motherwell Is the Minimum. Celtic Are Measured by the Challenges We Keep Failing.

Writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that Celtic's 2-0 Scottish Premiership victory over Motherwell on October 11, 2026, should not overshadow the club's struggles in higher-stakes fixtures. Goals from Camilo Durán and Benjamin Nygren, alongside a clean sheet from Viljami Sinisalo and the return of Jota, ended a three-game losing streak at Fir Park. However, the writer insists that beating domestic opponents is simply a baseline expectation for the Glasgow club.

The column criticizes Celtic's disappointing results in crucial matches, notably two defeats to their primary domestic rivals and European losses against LASK and Ferencváros. Ó Conchobhair contends that manager Martin O’Neill, the players, and the board must address ongoing tactical and recruitment flaws as upcoming tests against Hearts, Benfica, and Celta Vigo approach.