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O'Neill Agrees with McGregor on Celtic's 'Basketball' Style

O'Neill Agrees with McGregor on Celtic's 'Basketball' Style
World Sports · 15:03:52 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has backed captain Callum McGregor's criticism that the team's recent matches have resembled "a bit basketball" due to their chaotic, end-to-end nature.

McGregor's Assessment

McGregor made the remark after a recent fixture, suggesting the side's play has become too open and lacking in control. O'Neill, who guided Celtic to a historic treble in 2001, concurred, emphasizing the need for better tactical discipline.

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