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‘FRIGHTENING,’ SUTTON EXPOSES CELTIC FLAW

CELTIC urgently require to get busy during the January transfer window – or continue being punchbags for European opposition. That’s the blunt message from former Hoops goal hero Chris Sutton as he surveys the wreckage of the Hoops’ four consecutive…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:08 AM
‘FRIGHTENING,’ SUTTON EXPOSES CELTIC FLAW
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Sutton criticized Celtic's poor European form, calling their defensive deficiencies "frightening" after losing 2-1 to Celta Vigo.
  • The defeat marked Celtic's fourth straight European loss, having conceded 14 goals against LASK, Ferencvaros, Benfica, and Celta Vigo.
  • Sutton argued that manager Martin O'Neill's side urgently needs reinforcements during the January transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has strongly criticized the club's European form, describing their defensive vulnerability as "frightening" after a 2-1 Europa League home defeat to Celta Vigo. Speaking to the Daily Record, Sutton argued that Celtic urgently require January reinforcements after suffering four consecutive European defeats against LASK, Ferencvaros, Benfica, and Celta Vigo, during which they conceded 14 goals under manager Martin O'Neill.

Sutton warned that Celtic's European struggles will make it difficult to attract quality signings and retain key players like Camilo Duran. He labeled the team "flat-track bullies" who may dominate Scottish Premiership rivals but consistently falter when facing capable European opposition that readily exploits their glaring defensive deficiencies.

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