O'Neill Downplays Cup Glory as Celtic Prepares for St Mirren Clash
As Celtic gears up for a crucial Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren this weekend, interim manager Martin O'Neill remains realistic about his team's chances of securing a trophy. At the age of 74, O'Neill expressed his doubts when asked about the possibility of a perfect send-off, stating, "I don't think we are good enough to dream that far." He emphasized the significance of the Scottish Cup, acknowledging its rich history and his desire to be part of it. Key details include: Celtic faces St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday. The team previously lost to St Mirren in December's League Cup final. O'Neill stepped in less than a week ago, following Brendan Rodgers, and led the team to an extra-time victory against Rangers in the semi-finals. Despite a tumultuous season, O'Neill remains hopeful, noting that Celtic recently secured a narrow 1-0 victory over St Mirren, marking their third such win this season. He pointed out that his players should be motivated for revenge after their previous defeat. "It's gone now, they've lost a cup final," O'Neill remarked. "So there's this chance now to try and do something about it." However, he also acknowledged the confidence St Mirren will carry into the match, having triumphed at Hampden recently.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-17