O’Neill takes responsibility for Celtic's Champions League exit to LASK

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

O’Neill takes responsibility for Celtic's Champions League exit to LASK
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Martin O’Neill stated his responsibility for Celtic's early exit from the Champions League after a dramatic collapse against LASK. Celtic held a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg but conceded five goals in total, losing 5-1 on aggregate after extra time. O'Neill pointed to critical moments in the match when his team allowed LASK to regain momentum, particularly conceding near half-time and again shortly after. He expressed disappointment over the goals allowed and ranked this defeat among the most painful in his tenure at Celtic, comparing it to past European disappointments.

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  • Celtic led 3-0 from the first leg before losing 5-1 on aggregate.
  • O’Neill criticized the team's failure to secure the match despite their early advantage.
  • Celtic conceded key goals at critical moments, shifting momentum to LASK.
  • O’Neill called this defeat among the worst in his Celtic career.
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Martin O’Neill admitted Celtic’s Champions League exit to LASK was his responsibility after they surrendered a three-goal aggregate lead.Celtic looked set to cruise into the next round after build...

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