Celtic thumped by Stuttgart as O’Neill defends Schmeichel
Celtic fall 4-1 to Stuttgart. Nygren levels after Schmeichel’s mistake for El Khannous, who then heads a second; Leweling beats Schmeichel again and Tomás scores late. Keeper booed amid supporter protests.
O’Neill backs Schmeichel after 4-1 Stuttgart loss, calling goals ‘really poor’ but stressing it is a team game. He condemns ball-throwing protest and shifts focus to Hibernian before the second leg.
Celtic face a likely UEFA fine after a ‘balls’ protest during the 1-4 loss to Stuttgart, as fan anger over Green Brigade bans and board actions intensifies, highlighting calls for unity and change.
Celtic lose 4-1 to Stuttgart in O’Neill’s 1,000th game. El Khannous nets twice, Leweling and Tomás add goals; Nygren equalises. Schmeichel errors, fan protests and boos leave last-16 hopes in tatters.
Ex-coach Darren O’Dea says John Kennedy leaving hurt Celtic more than Brendan Rodgers going, arguing loss of continuity worsened Wilfried Nancy’s brief, chaotic reign and sparked wider staff upheaval.
O’Neill marks his 1,000th game with a 4-1 home loss to Stuttgart, admitting Celtic face a ‘very, very difficult’ second leg despite chances, praising Stuttgart’s quality but keeping belief.
Schmeichel is criticised after being beaten by El Khannous twice and letting Leweling’s strike through in Celtic’s 4-1 loss to Stuttgart, before Tomás adds a fourth. Hibs and Rangers loom either side of the second leg.
McGregor defends Schmeichel after the 4-1 Stuttgart defeat, stressing collective responsibility and key saves. Says goals came at bad times, the third ‘kills us’, and urges focus on Sunday and pride in Germany.
Ange’s five-a-side picks include ex-Celtic pair Joe Hart in goal and captain Callum McGregor, alongside van de Ven, Son and Harry Kane, as he explains his attacking slant in a Q&A on The Overlap.
Stuttgart thrash Celtic 4-1 in O’Neill’s 1,000th match: El Khannous 2, Leweling, Tomás, with Nygren briefly level. Schmeichel’s errors highlighted as Celtic face a mammoth task in Germany.
Radio reaction to Celtic’s 4-1 home loss to Stuttgart, exposing frailties and leaving their Europa League play-off bid all but over.
Ability Counts stalwart Jamie enjoys surprise Celtic Park tour as favourite Auston Trusty greets him in the dressing room, with the Foundation hailing the project’s impact on inclusion and confidence.
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