O'Neill leans on Celtic veterans to rescue Old Firm job

Under pressure after a bruising week, Martin O'Neill turns to his most experienced Celtic players for Sunday's Old Firm derby.

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What happened. Martin O'Neill is under pressure at Celtic after a torrid week that began with a bruising defeat. He needs his senior players, including Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney, to step up in Sunday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

• Celtic's experienced core is being asked to carry the team
• The derby is framed as pivotal for O'Neill's future
• A bruising defeat opened a difficult week for the Bhoys

A result against Rangers could ease the pressure on O'Neill; another setback would intensify doubts over his position.

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