Celtic recovers to secure 2-1 victory over St Mirren in Paisley

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Celtic recovers to secure 2-1 victory over St Mirren in Paisley
Summary

Celtic maintained its perfect domestic record after a 2-1 win against St Mirren in Paisley. Despite the result, manager Martin O’Neill noted the team is still adjusting and lacks fluency. The visitors fell behind early but recovered with two second-half goals to secure the points. Captain Callum McGregor instructed his teammates to simplify their play at half-time, a move O’Neill supported after observing excessive complications in possession. The squad is currently integrating new players, including Chelsea loanee Shim Mheuka, who had a goal disallowed for offside. O’Neill acknowledged that the ongoing integration process will take time as the club balances performance with the necessity of winning games.

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  • Celtic defeated St Mirren 2-1 in Paisley.
  • The match required a second-half comeback after Celtic conceded first.
  • Manager Martin O’Neill praised the resolve of the team while noting a lack of fluency.
  • Captain Callum McGregor advocated for a simpler tactical approach at halftime.
  • Shim Mheuka had a potential goal ruled out due to an offside decision.
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  • 3:35 PMYahoo SportsMartin O’Neill makes frank Celtic admission after hard-fought St Mirren victory
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Martin O’Neill admits Celtic are still “not up to speed” despite maintaining their perfect domestic record with a hard-fought victory over St Mirren.The Hoops were forced to come from behind in ...

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