When asked about the discussion, the Northern Irishman replied: “This was not specifically mentioned, but I imagine they would consider what happens on the pitch, as incidents can sometimes escalate.” “First of all, nobody wants to see any fighting. There should not be over-the-top celebrations either.” “I believe the focus is on conduct following what […]
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Odegaard appears effortlessly composed once again, and it is no surprise that Arsenal are displaying the same confidence and fluidity. Arteta said this was exactly the attitude the team required: players willing to take responsibility, express themselves and continue making bold decisions. He added that Odegaard has recently found himself in dangerous areas more often […]
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Former Blackburn Rovers forward Chris Sutton believes Martin’s commitment to a possession-focused style could put him under growing pressure unless performances and results improve. Sutton said Martin is increasingly viewed as a coach whose sides prioritise controlling the ball but often lack attacking urgency and a decisive edge. He added that Martin has taken charge […]
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Supporters made their frustration clear at Parkhead on Saturday following Celtic’s disastrous Champions League play-off defeat to LASK, displaying a banner that read ‘World Class Embarrassment’. Despite that message, the atmosphere was largely encouraging rather than hostile, which caught O’Neill off guard. Two goals from Camilo Duran helped Celtic overcome Falkirk, although Colby Donovan’s own […]
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Celtic have been under pressure from their fans since last summer because of the club’s limited transfer activity before the Champions League play-offs. They also missed out at the same stage last season after losing to Kairat Almaty. Kasper Hogh, Camilo Duran, Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur joined the club before the match against LASK. […]
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With chaos unfolding throughout the open-air Raiffeisen Arena, neither Celtic nor Martin O’Neill had any place to escape the scrutiny. It was one of the bleakest European evenings the Scottish champions had ever experienced. That assessment carries considerable weight after their penalty shootout defeat by Kairat Almaty at the same stage of last year’s Champions […]
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Odegaard ended the previous campaign in good physical condition before delivering an impressive performance for Norway at the World Cup. He featured in five of Norway’s six matches during the tournament and supplied four assists. “The last season was extremely challenging, with plenty of difficult periods. Being forced to miss so many matches through injury […]
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Martin Ødegaard has hailed the immediate influence of summer arrivals Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis following Arsenal’s Community Shield triumph against Manchester City on Sunday. He also believes the reigning Premier League champions are capable of challenging for several honours this season. Arsenal produced an outstanding display in Cardiff, overwhelming the previous season’s FA Cup […]
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Kasper Høgh netted a hat-trick, scoring his first goals for Celtic, as the Scottish champions cruised to a 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock on Sunday despite manager Martin O’Neill’s absence. The result gave Celtic back-to-back Premiership wins, although 74-year-old O’Neill did not travel to Rugby Park after undergoing what the club described earlier in the week […]
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“His availability for this weekend’s match is still being assessed one day at a time,” he explained. “He joined us last night as part of the preparations, but he was absent today.” “I’ll talk with him later this afternoon, and he will decide whether he can attend tomorrow. I expect he will then make a […]
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