{
  "id": 17645479,
  "title": "Are Celtic club in regression amid run of six defeats in 10?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/are-celtic-club-in-regression-amid-run-of-six-defeats-in-10",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T17:34:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmvg7d1xl8epo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic's recent run of six defeats in 10 matches has raised concerns about their current form and strategy. Chris Sutton of Sky Sports described the team as \"not a good functioning team at this moment in time\" and questioned the club's setup, noting a lack of quality in every area. Former Falkirk manager Ian McCall and former Rangers striker Kris Boyd also echoed these sentiments, attributing the team's decline to age and injury affecting key players like Carter-Vickers, Tierney, McGregor, and Forrest. Celtic's performance against Falkirk, where they conceded a surprise defeat, was particularly poor, with Falkirk dominating possession, shots, and shots on target. The team's draw against Dundee United, a missed opportunity to extend their lead, further highlighted their struggles. With crucial matches coming up, including a home game against Europa League-bound Besiktas, Celtic faces significant pressure to turn their season around. Manager Martin O'Neill has faced criticism, with some suggesting his management style needs revision, while others remain confident in his ability to lead the team through adversity.",
  "summary": "Chris Sutton and Ian McCall weigh in on Celtic after a second league defeat of the season, but manager Martin O'Neill is defiant.",
  "key_points": [
    "Celtic on six defeats in 10 matches, raising concerns",
    "Chris Sutton calls team \"not a good functioning team\"",
    "Upcoming home game against Besiktas crucial for Celtic"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}