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Osmand and Duran Complete Comeback as Celtic Defeat Besiktas for First Europa League Win
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Osmand and Duran Complete Comeback as Celtic Defeat Besiktas for First Europa League Win

Celtic secured their first Europa League points of the season by overturning a deficit to beat Besiktas at Celtic Park. Second-half substitute Callum Osmand scored with his first touch before setting up Camilo Duran to seal an inspiring victory.

8 Nov 2026
BesiktasCelticChris Sutton
Celtic’s Europa League collapse in Lisbon exposes deep tactical and mental fractures under Martin O’Neill
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Celtic’s Europa League collapse in Lisbon exposes deep tactical and mental fractures under Martin O’Neill

Martin O’Neill’s side created five chances and hit the woodwork three times in a 4-1 defeat to Benfica, but basic errors and a first-half collapse left the Hoops’ Europa League campaign in serious jeopardy. The manager’s post-match optimism masks a team struggling to replicate their European form from the 1960s.

16 Oct 2026
BenficaCallum OsmandCamilo Durán
Celtic’s £10m Forward Rejection: How Emile Heskey’s Snub Could Have Altered Scottish Football’s History
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Celtic’s £10m Forward Rejection: How Emile Heskey’s Snub Could Have Altered Scottish Football’s History

In a revelation that reshapes Celtic’s transfer history, former England striker Emile Heskey has exposed how a £10m bid for his services during Martin O’Neill’s first tenure at Parkhead was rejected—only for the striker to later dismiss the idea of leaving the Premier League entirely. The admission raises questions about what might have been, had Celtic pursued a player who could have been a game-changer in the 2000s.

7 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsCeltic FCEmile Heskey
Celtic’s Financial Turmoil Deepens as Champions League Struggles and Retail Protests Erode Profits
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Celtic’s Financial Turmoil Deepens as Champions League Struggles and Retail Protests Erode Profits

Celtic’s annual results reveal a £4.8 million loss after tax, a 22.7% drop in turnover, and a £60 million estimated cost from Champions League failures. The club’s retail operation and player sales also took a hit, raising questions about sustainability under Martin O’Neill’s tenure.

23 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCeltic FCFootball
Celtic Punished by Ferencvaros in Europa League Opener as Pressure Mounts on Martin O’Neill
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Celtic Punished by Ferencvaros in Europa League Opener as Pressure Mounts on Martin O’Neill

Celtic suffered a damning 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener at Celtic Park. The back-to-back loss leaves Martin O’Neill searching for answers ahead of a crucial Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCelticDaniel Arzani
Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad
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Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has raised alarm bells following Celtic’s League Cup exit to Rangers. With major fixtures against Ferencvaros and Rangers approaching, Martin O’Neill is rushing to secure key recruitment targets.

15 Sept 2026
Arne EngelsCelticChris Sutton
Martin O’Neill Takes Responsibility as Celtic Collapse Against LASK in Champions League Play-Off
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Martin O’Neill Takes Responsibility as Celtic Collapse Against LASK in Champions League Play-Off

Celtic crashed out of the UEFA Champions League play-off round after squandering a four-goal aggregate lead against Austrian side LASK. Manager Martin O’Neill accepted full blame for the 5-1 extra-time defeat, describing the setback as majorly disappointing.

26 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsCallum McGregorCeltic
Martin O’Neill Breaks Silence on Heated Jim White Row
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Martin O’Neill Breaks Silence on Heated Jim White Row

Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has finally opened up about his explosive bust-up with radio host Jim White, revealing the two haven’t spoken since their heated exchange. The Hoops veteran was grilled by his old radio pal in the aftermath of Celtic’s epic league-winning finale against Hearts. What many thought impossible – a rift between two of Scottish football’s most beloved figures – has become a stark reality

22 Jul 2026
Celtic FCGeneralMartin O'Neill

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