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What does Celtic’s demolition of Hearts mean for Hogh?

BBC Scotland examines whether Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts proved they are better without their record signing.

By Nick McPheat · BBC Sport

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Celtic's 7-1 victory over Hearts without Kasper Hogh has intensified debate regarding the record signing's starting role.
Hogh has scored in only one of his 12 appearances since his £11m transfer to Celtic.
Manager Martin O'Neill publicly backed the 25-year-old forward to score 20 goals this season despite low confidence.

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Celtic's 7-1 demolition of Hearts has raised questions over record £11m signing Kasper Hogh's starting place under manager Martin O'Neill. Hogh was benched following a half-time substitution during a 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica, as a front three of Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand, and Haissem Hassan excelled on Sunday.

Pundits Andy Halliday and Scott Allan argue that Celtic's most effective attack currently excludes Hogh in favor of Duran centrally. The 25-year-old Danish striker has scored in only one of his 12 appearances, though O'Neill maintains confidence that Hogh will reach 20 goals this season.

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