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Celtic Fans' Worries: A Week of Defining Moments?
Football in Glasgow's goldfish bowl has a habit of being unnecessarily dramatised, yet there is a case for saying a week in mid-September could have a defining impact on Celtic's season.
By Nick McPheat, BBC Sport Scotland
Published 30 minutes ago
Glasgow's footballing scene often amplifies issues to seem more dramatic than they are. Yet, after a string of unconvincing performances, there is genuine concern among sections of the Celtic support ahead of what could be a pivotal week.
Martin O'Neill and his backroom team have faced questions following Sunday's 3-0 derby defeat by Rangers at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup. The opportunity to redeem themselves comes quickly with a league rematch against their city rivals on Sunday, followed by their Europa League opener against Ferencvaros.
Celtic's Big-Game Woes?
The fans are questioning Celtic's ability to perform under pressure after their Champions League play-off collapse in Linz.
"It's strange you're never asked about team selection when you win games," O'Neill responded to criticism, emphasizing the team's domestic successes.
O'Neill's Challenge: Prove Doubters Wrong
The manager, 74, successfully guided Celtic to the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double last term, ending a chaotic season on a high note. However, supporters are divided over whether he should stay on beyond this year. While some crave his legendary managerial skills, others want to see progress in Europe and an improved playing style.
A Season of Expectations
Celtic fans desire the team to deliver dominant performances both domestically and in European competitions, a standard they've come to expect from their club over the past decade.