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Martin O’Neill confirms Celtic goalkeeping plan after recent Sam Johnstone starts

Martin O'Neill has been speaking about the Celtic goalkeeping battle after successive Sam Johnstone starts between the sticks.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
Martin O’Neill confirms Celtic goalkeeping plan after recent Sam Johnstone starts
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill confirmed Sam Johnstone will get further opportunities to audition for Celtic's starting goalkeeper position.
  • Johnstone, on loan from Wolves, has started Celtic's last two matches over regular starter Viljami Sinisalo.
  • O'Neill stated he wants to evaluate both goalkeepers over the coming weeks before making a final decision.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will continue receiving opportunities to audition for the starting role over the coming weeks. Johnstone, currently on loan from Wolves, has started Celtic's last two matches ahead of regular first-choice keeper Viljami Sinisalo, and O'Neill plans to assess both players before finalizing his primary choice for the remainder of the season.

Speaking ahead of Celtic's match against Dundee United, O'Neill explained that he already knows Sinisalo's capabilities and wants to discover what Johnstone can offer. The Celtic Bhoys notes that while Johnstone has struggled with distribution, Sinisalo holds an advantage with his footwork despite Johnstone's upcoming audition.

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