At half-time at Ibrox on Sunday, most had began to write down off Celtic’s title hopes.
O’Neill’s aspect had been heading for a second straight league defeat that may have left them 9 factors adrift off Hearts and 5 off Rangers.
Even with a recreation in hand, their possibilities felt slim. Nonetheless, a rousing response from the reigning champions underlined their credentials.
So far as mentality goes, they’ve the supervisor and gamers most outfitted at coping with the psychological facet of a title combat.
Nonetheless, considerations concerning the workforce’s efficiency degree will stay, even after a powerful fightback in Govan.
O’Neill’s aspect have now conceded the opening aim in 5 of their previous seven video games throughout all competitions, securing victories in three of these 5 matches.
“Celtic had been to date second finest in that first half,” former Scotland winger Pat Nevin stated. “Rangers performed so beautifully properly. They’d so many alternatives to make it three, which just about actually would’ve killed it off.
“O’Neill made a few modifications and people modifications made a large distinction. The one factor you’ll say about this Celtic workforce, it does not matter the place they’re, they do not quit.”
Remaining opponents earlier than break up: Aberdeen (A); Motherwell (H); Dundee Utd (A); Dundee (A); St Mirren (H).
Potential most factors haul: 85
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