O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
Martin O'Neill admitted full responsibility for Celtic's demise in the Champions League play-offs against LASK. The Scottish champions had a chance to reach the next round, but they failed to respond after leading 4-2 on aggregate. O'Neill was frank in acknowledging his role in the collapse, stating, "I'm responsible for this one, without a doubt."
He compared this loss to the Uefa Cup final in 2003, emphasizing that it was a major disappointment given their strong performance in previous seasons. The defeat was a significant setback for Celtic, as they had recently secured a league title and Scottish Cup. The manager highlighted that the club now faces the challenge of regrouping and finding new signings, despite losing out on the Champions League qualification.
The match's outcome left Celtic's players, fans, and even former Celtic stars reflecting on the team's fragility and the need for improvement.
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