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Jackson acknowledges what we all saw yesterday – but the real litmus test comes for Celtic on Thursday night

Keith Jackson has written about Celtic’s win at Fir Park, and for once, I can’t argue with a

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:55 AM
Jackson acknowledges what we all saw yesterday – but the real litmus test comes for Celtic on Thursday night
Key Things to Know
  • Eric Knott argues Celtic's true test is against Benfica rather than their recent win at Motherwell.
  • Celtic secured a 2-0 victory against Motherwell at Fir Park with Benjamin Nygren scoring.
  • The writer agrees with Keith Jackson that Celtic showed sharp improvement and aggressive pressing.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eric Knott of Read Celtic argues that Celtic's upcoming match against Benfica will serve as the true test following their 2-0 Scottish Premiership victory over Motherwell. Reflecting on comments from Daily Record columnist Keith Jackson, Knott praises Celtic's energetic display and high pressing at Fir Park, highlighted by a Benjamin Nygren goal in the 58th minute.

However, Knott warns that one domestic win against a struggling opponent cannot excuse broader squad shortcomings or alleviate scrutiny on the Celtic board. He contends that Dermot Desmond and the board must still strengthen the squad in January, viewing the Lisbon trip as the decisive indicator of genuine progress.

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