{
  "id": 3378535,
  "title": "O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/oneill-takes-responsibility-with-nowhere-to-hide-for-celtic-3378535",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T23:45:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oneill-takes-responsibility-nowhere-hide-234226235.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a \"million miles to go\" after defeat in Austria.",
  "key_points": [
    "Martin O'Neill takes full responsibility for Celtic's 5-4 aggregate loss to LASK.",
    "Celtic imploded in the second half, failing to respond after being four goals up.",
    "O'Neill emphasized need for team to pick themselves up and move forward."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Martin O Neill taking ownership of Celtic's Champions League play-off defeat signals a shift in accountability, potentially setting a tone for how the team handles future setbacks and successes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/oneill-takes-responsibility-with-nowhere-to-hide-for-celtic",
        "published": "2026-08-25T23:35:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}