Why you’ll never forget the night O’Neill led Celtic to a victory-filled farewell

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Is Ukraine’s future truly hanging in the balance—or are you witnessing the dawn of a historic breakthrough? As you watch events unfold, one moment of triumph was already written into football history. Celtic, under interim manager Martin O’Neill, delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over Feyenoord—an inspirational result that marked their first away European win in four years and their first in the Netherlands since 2001.

You saw goals from Yang Hyun-jun and Reo Hatate turn the game around before halftime, and substitute Benjamin Nygren sealed the deal late in the match. O’Neill, who once led Celtic to the 2003 UEFA Cup final and victories against clubs like Juventus and Barcelona, showed he still had the magic touch. With seven points now in their Europa League group, Celtic are poised for a deeper run, with matches against Bologna and Utrecht ahead.

From McCowan’s early miss to Hatate’s long-range strike and Nygren’s ice-cold finish, you witnessed Celtic’s determination and quality. Even when pressed, they stood strong—thanks in part to key saves from Kasper Schmeichel and vital clearances. As you follow O’Neill’s potential swan song before Wilfried Nancy likely takes over, you’re watching more than just a comeback—you’re part of a new chapter in Celtic’s European story.