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The Football Show · 13 September 2026
Martin O'Neill's full press conference after Celtic are beaten 3-0 by Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup Old Firm quarter-final at Ibrox. The Celtic manager admits his side were "second best", calls it a "wake-up call", and says the response starts with him - with a European tie and the return Old Firm at Celtic Park next Sunday to come.
WHAT WENT WRONG FOR CELTIC?
O'Neill on failing to capitalise in the first half, misplacing passes in comfortable possession, choosing the wrong option on the counter, and creating very little against a physically strong Rangers - "a bit of a surprise" from a side he says has looked creative domestically.
'A WAKE-UP CALL' - AND LOOKING AT HIMSELF FIRST
Why the importance of the fixture has to be matched on the pitch, why he'll look at himself before the team, and how quickly Celtic must regroup with games coming thick and fast.
THE SELECTION CALLS: SAM JOHNSTONE AND HASSAN
O'Neill explains wanting players to experience these games to learn what they can do, the fine balance between that and winning, and reveals Haissem Hassan was left out after an overnight problem left him short of sleep.
STRUCTURAL WORRIES AND THE ROAD BACK
On whether it's a one-off bad day or a deeper structural issue off the ball, getting back to dominating possession, players who were "well below par", and relishing the chance to put it right in front of Celtic's own crowd next Sunday.
MARTIN O'NEILL POST MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 What went wrong: Rangers 3-0 Celtic
01:49 Were Rangers a surprise? The three at the back
02:36 Why Celtic created so little chances
03:52 The Ibrox atmosphere and the young players
04:37 The Sam Johnstone selection call
05:05 A bad day, or structural problems at Celtic FC?
06:00 Why Hassan was dropped and the Parkhead rematch
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