Celtic lose Carter-Vickers for Hearts as Hogh gets backing
Celtic could revisit a move for Blackburn keeper Balazs Toth in January, with the 29-year-old yet to sign an extension and out of contract next summer.
Former Celtic loanee Joel Mvuka has scored his first senior goal in nearly two years after returning to Bodo/Glimt, ending a barren run since December 2024.
Callum Osmand has earned his first Celtic start after his Benfica cameo gave O'Neill 'impetus' up front. Haissem Hassan also starts, with Kasper Hogh benched and Sebastian Tounekti dropped.
Benjamin Nygren remains one of Celtic’s best players, but inconsistent displays and limited influence mean O’Neill can still justify leaving him out.
Celtic host Hearts in a top-of-the-table Premiership clash at Parkhead, nearly five months on from the title-deciding 3-1 win over the Edinburgh side.
The numbers favour Camilo Duran over Kasper Hogh as Celtic’s central striker, with Duran delivering more goals and assists in fewer minutes.
Callum Osmand backed Kasper Hogh to end his Celtic goal drought, saying Kasper Hogh just needs one goal to spark his form despite their battle for places.
Carter-Vickers will miss Sunday’s Hearts clash with a muscular strain. O’Neill said the centre-back is unlikely to return before next week’s Hibs game.
Celtic are projected 29th in the Europa League after defeats to Ferencvaros and Benfica, with just a 35.4% chance of reaching the top 24 and knockout stage.
Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in 10 straight matches for Bursaspor, as Kasper Hogh's struggles continue after his club-record move to Celtic.
O’Neill backed Kasper Hogh despite a 13-game goal drought, insisting the Celtic striker will regain confidence and still score 20 this season.
Claudio Braga warned Celtic that Hearts have moved on from last season’s title pain and will arrive as a different side under Wouter Vrancken.
Former Celtic target Nicky Hayen is under pressure at Burnley after a 2-1 defeat to Wolves. Ex-Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate started as fans vented anger over poor form.
Celtic are again linked with Blackburn's Ryoya Morishita, but Blackburn’s long contract position means any January deal would likely require a profit-making fee.
Jack Wilshere said he 'hated' facing Celtic legend Scott Brown, describing the former captain as 'horrible' and relentlessly physical in their meetings.
Injured Carl Starfelt will miss Celta Vigo's trip to Celtic, prompting reflection on how much the former Hoops centre-back is now missed amid current defensive issues.
Former Celtic winger Paddy McCourt says he is proud of his unbeaten caretaker spell at Glentoran after stepping aside for new manager Duncan Ferguson.
Hugh Keevins questioned O’Neill’s authority at Celtic, arguing any resignation offer would test whether the board still back their manager.
O’Neill said he ‘couldn’t care less’ about criticism of Celtic’s title-winning pitch invasion, insisting he would have accepted similar Hearts celebrations.
Callum Osmand, whose goal sealed Celtic’s title, believes Hearts will challenge strongly again despite the final-day blow at Celtic Park.
Phil Bardsley said calls for O’Neill to go are ‘disrespectful’, backing the Celtic boss after one win in five and pointing to last season’s title success.
