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Celtic manager O'Neill stays cool after 7-1 win over Hearts
Celtic's 7-1 thrashing of Hearts leaves O'Neill dismissive of 'statement' win claims.
In brief
Celtic's 7-1 thrashing of Hearts leaves O'Neill dismissive of 'statement' win claims. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill downplays his side's 7-1 victory over Hearts as a 'statement' win, emphasizing the team's early-season performance and upcoming challenges. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Celtic's current position
Celtic sit four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a goal difference 12 better than Rangers.
Recent win over Hearts
Celtic delivered a 7-1 demolition of Hearts, last season's runners-up.
O'Neill's reaction
O'Neill dismissed the win as a 'statement' victory, saying it was 'not really sure' about that.
“I'm not really sure about that”
O'Neill's performance analysis
O'Neill praised the team's attacking performance and defensive solidity despite Hearts' strong challenge.
Expert opinions
Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd called it a throwback to Ange Postecoglou's style of play.
“That is the closest I've seen to Ange Postecoglou's Celtic”
Hearts' performance
Former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan described Hearts' performance as 'really poor' and Celtic's as their best of the season.
“It's a really poor performance from Hearts”
Young players shine
Young Callum Osmand and Colby Donovan stood out in Celtic's performance with strong attacking contributions.
Upcoming Europa League fixture
Celtic face Celta Vigo in a must-win Europa League match to gain momentum before January.
The key point
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill downplays his side's 7-1 victory over Hearts as a 'statement' win, emphasizing the team's early-season performance and upcoming challenges.
