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There is only one Celtic player who can hold his head up high under Martin O’Neill this season

There seems to be little change from last season’s shambles from Celtic. This is despite Martin O’Neill having a pre-season, but also being able to…

By Amir Mir · 67HailHail

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Amir Mir argues Colby Donovan is the only Celtic player performing consistently well under Martin O'Neill this season.
The 20-year-old right-back has earned extended playing time due to Alistair Johnston's ongoing injury issues.
Donovan delivered a strong performance despite Celtic suffering a Europa League defeat to Benfica on Thursday night.

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Writer Amir Mir argues that 20-year-old right-back Colby Donovan is the only Celtic player who can hold his head high amid the club's struggles under manager Martin O'Neill this season. Mir highlights that despite Celtic's defeat to Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday night and recent instability, the academy product continues to impress.

Donovan has capitalized on Alistair Johnston's ongoing injury problems to earn regular starting minutes. Mir praises Donovan's technical quality, noting his 7.13 Sofascore rating in the Premiership and strong efforts even as teammates like Kasper Hogh, Callum McGregor, and Camilo Duran struggle for form.

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