Martin O'Neill believes further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership a difficult comeback. Speaking to reporters, the former Celtic manager stated that while a recovery is not impossible, the margin for error has narrowed significantly for the Glasgow club. Celtic currently trail leaders Rangers in the league standings as the season approaches its final stages.
According to Sky Sports, O'Neill noted that consistency is vital during the run-in to the campaign. The former Northern Ireland international led the side to three league titles during his tenure and suggested that the pressure of the title race often dictates the outcome of late-season fixtures.
Rangers moved ahead in the table following recent results, putting the defending champions in a position where they must rely on their rivals dropping points. Per STV News, O'Neill remains hopeful about his former team's prospects but emphasised that the upcoming Old Firm derby could prove decisive for the eventual destination of the trophy.
