Celtic title row addressed, O’Neill backed to stay
Celtic fan John McGinn says Villa’s Europa League win felt extra special after the pain of watching Celtic lose in 2003, calling captaining Villa to 3-0 glory his proudest moment.
Recalling Dunfermline’s 1961 Scottish Cup win over Celtic under Jock Stein, a pivotal step that led to his appointment at Parkhead in 1965 and transformed Celtic’s fortunes.
Jackie McNamara recalls shared Scottish Cup lifts with Larsson and O’Neill, and hopes Callum McGregor could repeat the gesture if Celtic beat Dunfermline to seal a Double in O’Neill’s possible farewell.
Callum McGregor hails Celtic’s 56th league title as ‘the best one yet’, praising the squad’s composure through injuries and pressure. Focus now turns to the Scottish Cup and Champions League aims.
O’Neill jokes Lennon will be his ‘nemesis’ for the Scottish Cup final, praising his former captain’s impact at Leicester and Celtic as the pair meet in the dugout for the first time.
Jackie McNamara backs O’Neill to stay another year to lead a rebuild and navigate Champions League qualifying, with a new No 9 targeted and key calls on McGregor, Maeda, Hatate and loans departing.
O’Neill says Celtic’s comeback title is being overshadowed by ‘nonsense’ over the pitch invasion, accuses critics of implying ‘skulduggery’ in denying Hearts, and insists the Hoops deserved the crown.
Arne Engels laments Belgium World Cup snub, saying he has had no contact from Rudi Garcia, but vows to fight back. He praises Martin O’Neill’s ‘very special’ role in Celtic’s title and fans’ ‘magical’ backing.
Report links Celtic with Nikolas Polster, Marc Leonard, George Campbell, Soufiane El-Faouzi and Barney Stewart, signalling a structural rebuild across GK, midfield, defence and striker.
