Celtic Exchange Weekly: Now Or Never For Celtic As O'Neill Faces Toughest Test Since Return

The defeat to Dundee United feels like a crushing blow to Celtic’s title hope - but could the enforced two-week international break offer Martin O’Neill’s side a chance to regroup and reignite the race?

For fans, it means sitting with the frustration a little longer - never easy. Still, the pause might provide O’Neill with the opportunity to reset ahead of a seven-game stretch that now leaves virtually no room for error.

There is at least some cause for optimism. The potential return of Alastair Johnston, Arne Engels and Julian Araujo after the break would be a huge boost to the squad, while a refreshed Callum McGregor would be a timely bonus as the season reaches the business end.

Off the pitch, an intriguing question surrounds season ticket renewals, which are now just weeks away. Given how this campaign has unfolded, the club will have genuine concerns about uptake.

And with so much of the damage self-inflicted, fans are right to question whether they’re being asked to invest in more of the same heading into 2026/27 and beyond.

🎙️ Join Tino, James, Paddy & Mif for an in-depth discussion on all this and more in the latest episode of Celtic Exchange Weekly.

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