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Martin O’Neill points to last season as proof Celtic can turn fortunes around after Falkirk make it six losses in ten

MARTIN O’NEILL says Celtic CAN spark a turnaround this season — because things were worse when he masterminded one last term. The Hoops crashed to a first defeat to Falkirk in 19 years, making it SIX defeats from ten. They…

By Gareth Law · The Scottish Sun

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:32 PM

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Martin O'Neill stated Celtic can reverse their form, citing last season's comeback to win the Double.
Celtic suffered a 2-0 defeat to Falkirk, marking their sixth loss across ten matches.
Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser scored Falkirk's goals, while goalkeeper Scott Bain recorded six key saves.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill insisted his team can reverse their poor form, referencing how they overcame an eight-point deficit last season to win the Double. The comments followed Celtic's 2-0 defeat to Falkirk, marking their sixth loss in ten matches and their first defeat against Falkirk in 19 years.

Falkirk secured the victory through an early goal from Ethan Ross after a Cameron Carter-Vickers error, followed by a strike from Scott Tanser. Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made six crucial saves for Falkirk, earning praise from both O'Neill and Falkirk manager John McGlynn.

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