Martin O’Neill cautions new Celtic players regarding Scottish Premiership challenges

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill recently highlighted the physical and mental demands of the Scottish Premiership to new arrivals Mika Baur and Shim Mheuka. The comments followed a challenging away fixture at The Marbill Coaches Stadium in Paisley on September 5, 2026, where Celtic fell behind St Mirren before securing a 2-1 victory. O’Neill noted that despite recent success, the team encountered difficulty in the away match, marking the first time the Scottish champions had trailed in a league game since last May. While praising the squad's response, the manager emphasized that new recruits, including Baur from the German second division and Chelsea loan addition Mheuka, must adapt quickly to the intensity of the league. Mheuka, who had a goal disallowed by VAR during the match, remains a player O’Neill is monitoring for potential future starts as the season progresses.

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