"O'Neill admitted that the defeat was a big blow, stating, 'It's a big blow to us, with games running down, we can't really afford to do that.' He emphasized the need for the team to bounce back after the international break."
"Despite the setback, O'Neill remains optimistic, saying, 'I still think that we're in it. But you're probably right. I think we'd have to win the seven games.' He acknowledges the difficulty of their situation but refuses to concede defeat."
"O'Neill pointed out the historical challenge they face, noting, 'Celtic have lost EIGHT league games this term - and no side has still claimed the championship with such damaging stats since three-points-for-a-win came in during the mid-nineties.'"
Celtic's recent 2-0 defeat to Dundee United has significantly affected their title aspirations, dropping them to third place and five points behind the leaders. Martin O'Neill acknowledges the setback but maintains that the team is still in contention, emphasizing the need to win all remaining seven matches. He expresses disappointment in the team's performance and the impact on fans, while also highlighting the challenge of overcoming eight league losses this season, a statistic that complicates their title pursuit.
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