'Four points is nothing' - O'Neill stays cool after statement win
Amid supporter discontent, a recent protest against the major shareholder and a veteran manager deciding now is not the time to "wrap things up", as Martin O'Neill put it, you'd be forgiven for scratching your head when examining Celtic's current domestic situation.
Martin O'Neill expressed satisfaction after Celtic's dominant 7-1 victory over third-placed Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. The win, which secured a four-point lead at the top of the table, marked the team's best performance since O'Neill took charge last year. Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd compared the result to previous Celtic teams led by Josep Guardiola and Brendan Rodgers.
Former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan acknowledged the poor performance from his former team, while former goalkeeper Pat Bonner praised Celtic's improved cohesion and spirit. Young players Callum Osmand and Colby Donovan were particularly notable, with Osmand contributing a double and Hassan scoring and providing an assist. Manager O'Neill emphasized that the season is still long, with multiple matches ahead in Europe and the league.
However, he expressed optimism that the win will boost team morale and confidence, especially as they face Celta Vigo in the Europa League in the near future.
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