Celtic go top after Motherwell win as Jota returns
Cameron Carter-Vickers is likely to miss Celtic's Benfica trip after a strain. O'Neill said Thursday may come too early after the defender sat out the 2-0 win at Motherwell.
Celtic answered recent acrimony with a deserved 2-0 win at Motherwell, going top as Jota returned after almost 18 months out and made a lively cameo.
Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell, sealed by Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren, was O'Neill's 250th victory as manager and returned them to the Premiership summit.
Celtic went top with a commanding 2-0 win at Motherwell. Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren scored, Jota returned, and O'Neill praised the energy, clean sheet and improved identity.
Mika Baur starred in Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell, attempting five shots, creating four chances and posting strong defensive numbers in an all-round display.
Colby Donovan impressed in Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell, prompting Chris Sutton's tongue-in-cheek Andrea Pirlo comparison after several quality forward passes.
Celtic overcame travel trouble on the way to Motherwell, with one team bus out of action forcing a break from a six-year routine before the 2-0 win.
O'Neill rejected Cameron Carter-Vickers' 'script' criticism of Celtic's style, citing a title-winning switch against Hearts, but the piece argues his response was poor.
Chris Sutton said Martin O'Neill was 'let down' by Celtic's summer recruitment, claiming he did not get the players needed to compete in Europe.
Celtic loanee Balikwisha ended a 14-month goal drought with Gent's second in a 2-0 win over Michael Beale's Zulte Waregem, who had Malick Mbaye sent off.
Sebastian Tounekti impressed in Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell, earning an 8.1 rating with sharp passing, key passes, dribbles and progressive carries.
Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell featured Jota's return and Camilo Duran's fine goal, but the ratings piece says a midfield standout was the real hero.
Dermot Desmond's position at Celtic is the focus, with him described as an 'immovable object' amid talk of a private sale and whispers over a virtual AGM.
Kasper Hogh's struggles persisted despite Celtic's 2-0 win at Motherwell - he assisted Benjamin Nygren but had five shots and none on target, as confidence concerns remained.
Benfica boss Marco Silva said he could rotate and give B team players minutes ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie with Celtic.
A look back at George Connelly's Celtic career - from 2,000 keepie-uppies and a 1969 Cup final goal against Rangers to 254 appearances, 16 goals and 15 honours.
