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Martin O’Neill has been shafted by broken Celtic and the club have brought this mess on themselves – Chris Sutton

Sutton reckons Celtic find themselves in a self-inflicted mess and it's down to O'Neill to get them out of it

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 5:00 AM
Martin O’Neill has been shafted by broken Celtic and the club have brought this mess on themselves – Chris Sutton
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Sutton stated that Celtic's board left manager Martin O'Neill vulnerable after recent transfer window failures.
  • Celtic faced poor results and defensive struggles in matches against Rangers, LASK, and Ferencvaros.
  • Sutton noted that Arne Engels' athleticism was not adequately replaced following his transfer departure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chris Sutton argued that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has been poorly supported by the club's board following transfer window failures. Writing ahead of an upcoming match against Rangers, Sutton stated that the current squad vulnerabilities have left the team exposed across recent competitions, including a disappointing performance against Ferencvaros.

Sutton highlighted persistent issues in Celtic's midfield and attack following recent fixtures against Rangers and LASK in Austria. He noted that the departure of Arne Engels left an athletic void that remains unresolved despite the late addition of Oliver Sorensen and appearances from players like Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh, and Hasseim Hassan.

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