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Poor imitation of Ange team - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

Celtic suffered another damaging blow on Thursday as they fell 3-1 to Ferencvaros, shipping three goals just days after their lopsided weekend defeat against Rangers at Ibrox. The dispiriting display follows an earlier five-goal concession to LASK, drawing uncomfortable parallels to past continental missteps against Cluj, Copenhagen, and Sparta Prague.

Supporters voiced their anger with audible boos, watching a disjointed side struggle with careless distribution, sluggish pressing, and defensive lapses that stood in stark contrast to the energetic football previously overseen by Ange Postecoglou.

Manager Martin O'Neill, who stabilized the squad and pushed through an unbeaten league run-in during his return last year, sounded subdued following the final whistle. Addressing the psychological toll and rising frustration among his players, the manager pledged that Celtic would regroup in time for Sunday's crucial derby rematch at Celtic Park.

Despite his reassurance, the team appears starved of momentum and defensive resilience heading into this weekend's pivotal fixture.