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Martin O’Neill’s fighting talk must be answered to avoid panic resurfacing

Celtic and Martin O'Neill are going to have to back up their fighting talk coming out of the international break.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:20 PM

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Jamie Kemble argues that Celtic must back up Martin O'Neill's fighting talk with victories to prevent panic.
Celtic are on a three-match losing streak and one defeat away from equalling a recent four-game record.
O'Neill emphasized to CelticPlayer that his squad maintains abundant determination to come roaring back.

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The Celtic Bhoys' Jamie Kemble argues that manager Martin O'Neill and Celtic must back up their determined words to prevent panic from returning. Celtic enter their upcoming match against eighth-place Motherwell following three consecutive defeats across all competitions, leaving them one loss away from matching an unwanted club record of four straight defeats set under Wilfried Nancy.

O'Neill expressed confidence to CelticPlayer regarding his team's determination and resilience. However, Kemble cautions that with challenging fixtures looming against Benfica, Hearts, and Celta Vigo, Celtic need multiple victories across this four-game stretch to ease growing pressure on the manager.

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