Celtic came from behind to snatch a thrilling Scottish Premiership victory over 10-man Motherwell to keep the pressure on league leaders Hearts.
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Image source, SNSCeltic manager Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland: "It's a big win, and to come from behind and play in the matter that we did. Naturally, I'm delighted with the performance.
"Where it comes in the scheme of things, I genuinely don't know. But today, to play against Motherwell, who are a fine, fine footballing team, and fight back with all the things that were mounting up for us, like injuries, the team have found spirit.
"But spirit alone won't do it for you and they played brilliantly. That's a delight.
"I think for a neutral, not that I am one, I think it was a great game of football.
"We've had that hectic schedule, which was big, and we've come through that. When I was looking at it, when the Aberdeen game was rescheduled in there, I thought we would do well to get through it but they've done that with flying colours.
"From Sunday we've had a free midweek which gave the players a wee bit of a rest but I thought they through tiredness aside, thought 'We've got to get through this game' and they've pulled it off today."
Image source, SNSCeltic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has withdrawn from the Denmark squad for their upcoming World Cup play-off against North Macedonia.
The 39-year-old hasn't featured for Celtic since their 2-1 defeat to Hibernian on 22 February due to illness but has also been struggling with a shoulder injury he picked up on international duty last year.
Celtic welcome Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon and manager Martin O'Neill confirmed in his press conference on Friday that Schmeichel had returned to training but wasn't sure if he'd be fit enough for the squad.
Now the goalkeeper has told Danish media he's had to pull out of international duty.
"I called Brian [Riemer] and said that I cannot play the upcoming World Cup matches here in March," he told Sport TV2, external.
"It really breaks my heart, because throughout my career I've done everything I can to play for the Danish national team. It's simply the biggest thing for me.
"I'm right behind the lads all the way, and I know they'll give their all to qualify for the World Cup.
"A year ago, I dislocated my shoulder against Portugal, but stayed on the field and played on because we did not have any more substitutions. It left me with some lingering effects that I've been able to live with – and to play through.
"However, the last few months have taken a turn for the worse with my shoulder, and it has really caused me problems. Then, we played the Europa League against Stuttgart a few weeks ago, I landed on my shoulder for their first goal and damaged it again."
Schmeichel confirmed that he'll now take a four to six week break from playing in order to focus on healing his shoulder.
Domestically, that could see him miss the majority of what's left of Celtic's Scottish Premiership season.
"I've done everything I could to get fit ever since," he added.
"I've had various treatments, injections, and nerve blocks, and unfortunately, that hasn't made things any better. On the contrary, a nerve was damaged during an injection, and that made me ill as well.
"Now I have to protect my body. The specialists have told me that the only thing that will help my shoulder is a four to six week break. There are matches coming up after this, and there's a new season ahead, and I have to think about that too.
"I can't go on like this. I have to admit that my shoulder isn't right. I won't be able to perform at my best and am forced to withdraw. I hope with all my heart that the lads will now take us to the World Cup."
Out-of-work Ange Postecoglou has teased a change of stance on returning to former clubs - after the Greek-Australian manager previously shut down links to Celtic. (Daily Record), external
Veteran Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has told Denmark head coach Brian Riemer that he is not fit enough to play in their World Cup play-off against North Macedonia later this month and revealed that he has been struggling with a shoulder joint injury for several months. (The Scotsman), external
Denmark head coach Brian Riemer has confirmed holding discussions with Kasper Schmeichel and Celtic about the 39-year-old's recent troubles that have led to Viljami Sinisalo assuming the role of the Scottish champions' number one goalkeeper. (Sport TV2), external
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch will invite injured Celtic and Rangers defenders Alistair Johnston and Derek Cornelius to join the national squad for their upcoming friendlies to exert influence off the field. (Glasgow Times), external
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Image source, SNSCeltic left-back Kieran Tierney returns, but Callum McGregor remains out with a calf strain and Kasper Schmeichel's availability remains unclear after a shoulder issue.
Auston Trusty completes a three-match league suspension, while Arne Engels (leg), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles), Jota (knee), Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand (both hamstring) are still out.
Motherwell are without on-loan Celtic defender Stephen Welsh and Regan Charles-Cook drops out with an injury, but Lukas Fadinger has shaken off a facial injury.
Johnny Koutroumbis (calf), Callum Hendry (groin) and Zach Robinson (Achilles) remain out.
Image source, SNSMartin O'Neill fears for Celtic's title chances if his side have any more slip-ups.
Celtic, who trail leaders Hearts by five points with just nine games remaining, have already lost seven Premiership matches in a chaotic season and head into Saturday's visit of Motherwell with one win in three league outings.
While O'Neill is pleased with the way Celtic have come through a tricky run of three away games - including two trips to Ibrox - in a week, he feels his side can't afford many more dropped points.
"It's crucial in every aspect [to win on Saturday] because you're running out of games," he said.
"I don't think we could drop too many points and still think we could win the league with the games running down."
Jens Berthel Askou's side could move within two points of Celtic with a win on Saturday in what has been an impressive season for the Fir Park club.
Motherwell boast the best defensive record in the top flight and hadn't lost a league game in 2026 until last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Dundee.
O'Neill expects a "really tough game" and added: "They've had a fantastic time. A bit of a setback last week at Dundee but they really have been the proverbial breath of fresh air for the league.
"They play matches without any real fear. They've been terrific, Hearts have been great this season, Falkirk have been terrific as well. It'll be a real difficult game for us."
Charlotte Cohen
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSCeltic manager Martin O'Neill has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to host Motherwell on Saturday.
Here are the main points:
O'Neill confirms Callum McGregor will be absent for Saturday's game but Kieran Tierney is "in better shape and he'll be there".
Captain McGregor is suffering from a calf strain but O'Neill admits "he's done well in recovery and we're hopeful for him to be back next week" and stresses it's nothing to do with his previous injury which was an Achilles issue.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is "much better" and trained today but O'Neill says he'll "have a look and see" if the Denmark international will make the matchday squad.
The Celtic boss insists it's "crucial" Celtic win on Saturday "because you're running out of games".
He admits: "I don't think we could drop too many points and still think we could win the league with the games running down."
On the fan disorder following last weekend's cup win at Ibrox, O'Neill "thought there was a lot of emotion and joy" from the Celtic supporters who entered the pitch.
He worries the potential for a return to regular full away allocations in the derby "will disappear" as "everybody will think it's maybe not worthwhile because of what happened on Sunday".
While away allocations are smaller for league games, O'Neill says Rangers will be "entitled" to have visiting fans at Parkhead next time, adding: "I don't think anybody's arguing about that."
On Celtic's performance at the weekend, O'Neill "thought the efforts were big from us" and adds: "It was a brilliant defensive action and I'm pleased we won the game."
The 74-year-old doesn't think "the atmosphere needed lifting" within Celtic and says: "If anything the result at Aberdeen gave us the lift to go to Ibrox and get a result."
O'Neill says "it would be great" if the Green Brigade could be back in for Saturday's game, stressing "the sooner it could get sorted, it would be fantastic".
On the challenge of Motherwell, O'Neill is expecting "a really tough game" against a team who "have been the proverbial breath of fresh air for the league".
Image source, SNSLiam Scales captained the side against Rangers and filled in at left-back in Kieran Tierney's absence
Andy Halliday is predicting a "cracker" of a game when Motherwell visit Parkhead on Saturday and says Celtic's defensive display against Rangers last weekend was an "anomaly".
Celtic managed just one shot throughout the 120 minutes at Ibrox but still progressed to the Scottish Cup semi-final with a penalty shootout victory.
But Motherwell midfielder Halliday is braced for a much more attacking performance when the Steelmen head to the home of the reigning champions.
Speaking on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, he said: "I think last week was an anomaly. I've not really seen Celtic play that style, domestically, for as long as I can remember.
"You've got to give them credit for it because it resulted in them getting the job done, winning the penalty shootout and getting through to the next round.
"I'd imagine the injuries played their part. Callum McGregor is such a huge part of what Celtic do on the ball.
"There's still huge question marks, regardless of injuries, about what Martin O'Neill's best team could possibly be.
"I can't see that being the case at Celtic Park. I think they'll have a gameplan to try to dominate the way they can and impose their style of play on Motherwell.
"That being said, Motherwell will have the exact same approach so I think it's going to be a cracker for everyone to watch."
Image source, SNSCeltic have set their sights on Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane as the club searches for a new manager (The Guardian, external)
Celtic will face competition from Cruz Azul if they bid to keep on-loan Bournemouth defender Julian Araujo beyond the end of the season (Scottish Sun, external)
Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo is likely to be on the bench for Finland's friendlies in New Zealand this month. (Glasgow Times, external)
Hearts striker Claudio Braga is a signing target for Celtic (Glasgow World, external)
Image source, SNS"Perfectionist" Viljami Sinisalo isn't satisfied despite an impressive run in the Celtic starting line-up.
The Finland goalkeeper, afforded an opportunity by an illness to Kasper Schmeichel, has impressed in helping Martin O'Neill's side emerge unbeaten from a treacherous four-game away run in three competitions.
Sinisalo came in for the 1-0 victory in Stuttgart as Celtic won on German soil for the first time, followed by victory over Aberdeen, a league draw at Ibrox and Scottish Cup shootout win over Rangers.
But the 24-year-old feels he has more to give.
"I'm trying to be as good as I can for him [O'Neill] to help the team win and I'm obviously trying to learn every time I play," he told CelticTV, external.
"I'm probably my own biggest critic in terms of I'm a perfectionist - I want to be perfect, and I want to do things better and better.
"It's just about listening to the staff, the manager, [Stevie] Woods and everyone else, and taking on board what I can do better in whatever way to help the team be successful."
Celtic head into Saturday's game against Motherwell five points above Jens Berthel Askou's side and five points behind league leaders Hearts.
Hearts travel to Kilmarnock on Saturday night while third-placed Rangers, who sit a point behind Celtic, are away to St Mirren on Sunday.
"A lot of people might write us off," Sinisalo added.
"But Celtic's not going to go anywhere, we're going to fight until the very last game.
"And that's what we've done, we've come away from those four really difficult away days, all within their own right difficult in different ways, and taken some positive results out of them, so I'm happy."
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSFalkirk boss John McGlynn says the fan disorder at last week's Old Firm match has set Scottish football back "30 or 40 years".
Celtic fans initially spilled on to the pitch in celebration after a 4-2 win on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox before some Rangers supporters charged towards them.
Flares were thrown as police and stewards formed a barricade to separate the two groups of supporters. Nine people have been arrested in connection with the violent scenes that resulted in injuries to police officers, stewards and members of the public.
McGlynn says he feels it's a sad moment for the Scottish game when there has been so much to enjoy about this season.
"It doesn't paint a very nice picture," he said.
"It's a beautiful game, it's so cold, but there's nothing much beautiful about it.
"The game itself wasn't a great game of football and what happened afterwards, and by all accounts maybe what happened before, and all the rest of it, it's really taken us back maybe 30 or 40 years to Hampden and police horses on pitches and all that type of thing.
"It's sad. I'm football, I bleed football as you know, and it's not nice."
McGlynn hopes when Falkirk meet Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden in a few weeks there are no incidents between fans who have clashed in the past.
"I'm obviously concerned because there's bad blood between Falkirk and Dunfermline," he said.
"I'm just hoping that our game goes along and the football does the talking and there's no nonsense."
Image source, SNSFour days on on from the unsavoury scenes that followed Celtic's Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Rangers at Ibrox, there has been no response from either club.
Following the final whistle on Sunday, supporters of both clubs ran on to the Ibrox pitch and clashed as stewards and police separated the two sets of fans.
Since then, nine people have been arrested in connection with incidents that took place and Chief Constable Jo Farrell criticised the clubs for not condemning the disorder.
But The Herald football writer Stephen McGowan doesn't think the silence from Rangers and Celtic is a bad thing.
"I'm okay with that," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "I know that's a minority view.
"Jo Farrell, the chief constable, said that she thought it was out of order, that they should be saying something.
"I understand that viewpoint but my worry would be that anything you do say would make things worse because you have two sets of fans who are desperate to point fingers at the other side of the city.
"It would be difficult for those clubs to come out and criticise their own fans for their own conduct without incurring the wrath and sparking some kind of civil war, particularly at Celtic where there's already one raging.
"And it wouldn't be helpful at all if they came out and pointed fingers at 'the other lot'.
"I don't think that would look good in the eyes of politicians. I don't think it would look good in eyes of the police. I don't think the SFA would necessarily welcome that."
Image source, SNSCeltic have only lost one of their past 31 home games against Motherwell in all competitions (W26 D4), going unbeaten in their last 17 (W15 D2) since a 2-1 league defeat in December 2015.
After their 2-0 win in December, Motherwell are looking for back-to-back league victories over Celtic for the first time since April 2013 under Stuart McCall.
After their 2-1 defeat at Dundee last time out, Motherwell could suffer back-to-back league defeats for just a second time this season; the previous occasion in October included a 3-2 defeat away to Celtic (also 2-1 v Falkirk).
Celtic have both scored (10 goals) and conceded (eight) in their past five league games (W3 D1 L1); they last did so in six successive Scottish Premiership matches in April/May 2017.
Celtic's Kieran Tierney has five goals in 26 Scottish Premiership games this season (including two in his last two), as many as his previous 102 appearances in the competition prior to 2025-26. Tierney also has seven assists in the competition this term, his joint-most in a league campaign in his career (also seven in 2017-18).
Image source, SNSCeltic captain Callum McGregor is a significant doubt for Saturday's visit of Motherwell but Scotland defender Kieran Tierney could return for the defending Premiership champions. (Scottish Sun), external
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
To continue a recent theme, it turns out Martin O'Neill does indeed still have a few wonders left up his sleeve.
I floated the notion on these pages last week that he must be flat out of miracles. Apparently not.
Arguably one of the weakest Celtic sides to take to Ibrox in the past couple of decades still managed to grind out a famous cup win, albeit soured by infamy from both ends shortly thereafter.
Credit must go to the players, particularly the defensive unit, for an extraordinary display of defiance. More credit, however, must be reserved for the manager who has, like a surgeon in intensive care, completely restored the fragile patient's backbone.
A Celtic side that was weak, error prone and easily beaten has, since O'Neill's second coming, become strong, disciplined and resolute.
Entertaining and free-flowing they are not, but winning by any means necessary will do at present. The Northern Irishman is delivering in spades on that front.
When Celtic lost calamitously at home to Stuttgart last month before crumbling on their own ground against Hibs, their season was hanging by a thread. Facing four games in 11 days in Germany, Govan and Aberdeen, the job appeared Herculean.
The greatest of Greek heroes was given 12 seemingly impossible tasks. O'Neill has one fewer to navigate as there will be 11 matches left in Celtic's season should they reach the Scottish Cup final.
He doesn't have to slay the Hydra or Nemean Lion but he does, once again, have to extract every ounce of quality, energy and resilience from a squad that looks out on its feet.
Literally, in some instances. While Kieran Tierney's absence from the weekend derby win may be rectified by the time Motherwell pitch up to Celtic Park on Saturday, it looks unlikely captain and talisman Callum McGregor will be fit as quickly.
The number of games he misses may well have a close correlation to the team's chances of silverware. Making O'Neill's job harder still as he eyes the last in a series of really big games.
With the greatest respect to Dundee and St Mirren, Celtic's toughest pre-split match is the Steelmen's imminent visit. Win that and Celtic would be within two points of leaders Hearts before they kick off at Kilmarnock this weekend.
Picture that scenario. When Derek McInnes' men saw off Aberdeen at Tynecastle 10 days ago, Celtic were nine points adrift as they prepared to head across the city for the first of two potentially season-defining derbies on away soil.
Victory on Saturday brings the gap down to just a couple of points, at least for a few hours. The champions' midweek commitments are no more. It's one match a week for the next two months.
Five of their remaining nine league games are likely to be at Parkhead. Like an exhausted marathon runner finally getting a clear view of the finish line, the next task for Celtic's modern-day Hercules is to summon the superhuman collective strength required to hunt down the long-time leaders.
