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 faced the harsh reality of responsibility as Celtic suffered a crushing 5-4 aggregate loss to LASK in the Champions League play-offs. The Scottish champions, who had been four goals up on aggregate against the Austrian side, imploded in the second half and failed to respond, marking one of the darkest nights in their European history.
O Neill, speaking candidly at full-time, admitted: "I'm responsible for this one, without a doubt." He acknowledged that it was a major disappointment, especially considering the club's previous success in the competition. Despite the defeat, O Neill emphasized that the team needed to pick themselves up and move forward, as the qualification for the Champions League holds significant importance.
He stated that the loss would be a test for the players, who were expected to bounce back and show resilience. The aftermath of the defeat could reveal whether the squad was truly ready for the challenges ahead.
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