‘He’s an absolute warrior’ – O’Neill finds one Celtic positive from Ibrox defeat

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hailed the effort of 20-year-old defender Colby Donovan following the team's 3-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. Despite picking up a first-half booking, Donovan continued to compete throughout the match, displaying admirable attitude and determination that earned praise from O'Neill. The Celtic boss said Donovan "has come out of this with great credit" and described him as an "absolute warrior".

O'Neill acknowledged that the team may have mismanaged the ball, but emphasized Donovan's "big heart" and praised his refusal to give up, even after being booked in the first half. The defeat saw Celtic exit the Scottish League Cup, and O'Neill and his players faced significant backlash for their poor performance in the derby.