"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admitted he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot. Only captain Callum McGregor kept his place from the team that edged out Falkirk on Wednesday, as O'Neill handed opportunities to some of the fringe members of his squad. Stephen Welsh made his first Celtic appearance since December 2024 having been recalled from his loan spell at Motherwell, winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha was brought in out of the cold,"
"O'Neill has been forthright about the need to strengthen in the January window but, more than halfway through it, there have been no new arrivals at Parkhead. Kenny missed a host of chances before stabbing home the opening goal from close range and substitute Sebastian Tounekti curled in a magnificent second late on. Fans chanted "sign a player" at Rugby Park as they were left unimpressed by the fare on the pitch."
Martin O'Neill admitted he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot. Only captain Callum McGregor kept his place from the side that beat Falkirk, while O'Neill handed chances to fringe players. Stephen Welsh returned from a loan spell, Michel-Ange Balikwisha was reintroduced and Johnny Kenny led the attack. Kenny missed several chances before scoring and Sebastian Tounekti added a late second. Fans chanted for January signings as there were still no arrivals. O'Neill remained concerned by the performance but maintained his perfect domestic record.
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