O'Neill cautious over Celtic cup prospects

Football

Interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the team must improve before considering Scottish Cup success ahead of their semi-final.

Martin O'Neill has warned that his Celtic side are currently not good enough to guarantee silverware. The interim manager spoke ahead of a Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren, a fixture he described as a revenge mission following previous results. Celtic seek to secure a place in the final during what serves as a farewell period for the veteran coach, per Sky Sports.

O'Neill remains reluctant to look beyond the immediate task at Hampden Park. He emphasised that the squad must focus on performance levels rather than dreaming of trophies. According to The Guardian, the manager's return to the dugout has provided a temporary solution following a turbulent period for the club.

St Mirren have already defeated the Glasgow side this season, adding weight to O'Neill's cautious approach. The winner of the tie will progress to face either Rangers or Heart of Midlothian in the final. Despite the stakes, O'Neill insisted that current form requires significant work to ensure progress, according to STV News.

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