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Martin O’Neill resigned to employing ugly Celtic style for most of the season

Martin O'Neill has addressed the question of style ahead of Celtic's clash with Dundee United on Wednesday night.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:14 PM

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Martin O'Neill expects Celtic to play ugly football when necessary to win the Premiership title.
Celtic hold a four-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
O'Neill noted that teams typically play great football in only 12 to 15 games per season.

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Martin O'Neill has accepted that Celtic may need to play an unattractive style of football to secure the Premiership title this season. Despite leading Rangers by four points at the top of the table and winning almost every domestic match, O'Neill acknowledged that grinding out results will be necessary across the campaign.

Jamie Kemble of The Celtic Bhoys notes that assistant Shaun Maloney has implemented a basic tactical setup dubbed 'Maloneyball.' O'Neill pointed out that a team only plays exceptional football in roughly 12 to 15 matches per season, warning that Rangers and Hearts remain serious contenders.

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