Celtic ‘disgraced UK football’ as pundit launches scathing Old Firm attack

Celtic's Europa League campaign has come under scrutiny following their 4-1 loss to Benfica.

By James McLaughlin · The National

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:09 PM

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Pundit Jason Cundy claimed Celtic 'disgraced UK football' following their 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica.
Cundy dismissed the status of Celtic and Rangers, arguing that every English club surpasses the Glasgow sides.
Celtic sits third from the bottom in the Europa League standings following back-to-back losses to Ferencvaros and Benfica.

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Pundit Jason Cundy strongly criticized Celtic following their 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica, asserting the club had disgraced UK football. Speaking on talkSPORT's Sports Bar, the former Chelsea defender questioned the value of Scottish clubs competing in European tournaments after Celtic suffered their second straight defeat in the competition's league phase.

During a discussion with the Open Goal podcast team, Cundy dismissed the broader stature of both Celtic and Rangers, arguing that every English club surpasses them. The defeat against Benfica, following a previous 3-1 loss to Ferencvaros, left Martin O'Neill's Celtic side third from the bottom in the standings.

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