Frank McAvennie calls out Shaun Maloney’s actions when Celtic are losing compared to winning

It has been a nightmare week of the highest order for Celtic. While Martin O’Neill is front and centre of the headlines, you also have…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Frank McAvennie calls out Shaun Maloney’s actions when Celtic are losing compared to winning
Key Things to Know
  • Frank McAvennie criticized Celtic coach Shaun Maloney for not supporting manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline during defeats.
  • McAvennie claimed Maloney only appears active on the touchline when Celtic are winning matches.
  • Celtic recently suffered back-to-back defeats against rivals Rangers and Ferencvaros.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic player Frank McAvennie has criticized first-team coach Shaun Maloney for his touchline behavior during Celtic's recent defeats. Speaking on his YouTube channel, McAvennie claimed that Maloney is active on the touchline when the team is winning but fails to support manager Martin O'Neill on the touchline when the team is losing.

Celtic recently suffered consecutive defeats against rivals Rangers and Hungarian side Ferencvaros, putting pressure on manager Martin O'Neill. McAvennie highlighted that while Maloney and the coaching staff handle the majority of training ground work, O'Neill is left to face the touchline pressure alone during difficult matches.

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