Martin O'Neill Addresses Controversies Surrounding SPFL Fixtures
“There’s a reason why that can’t happen,” Martin O’Neill
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Martin O'Neill, interim manager of Celtic Football Club, responded to conspiracy theories regarding the post-split fixtures announced by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). He clarified the scheduling reasons and emphasized that the outcomes of earlier matches could affect the significance of the final game against Hearts.
- 01Martin O'Neill dismissed conspiracy theories about the SPFL fixture scheduling.
- 02The Celtic vs. Rangers match is typically held early in the split, but scheduling conflicts influenced this year's timing.
- 03O'Neill noted that the final match against Hearts could be inconsequential depending on previous results.
- 04Hearts manager downplayed concerns about fixture locations, emphasizing the importance of playing the games.
- 05Celtic has a balanced schedule with 19 home and 19 away games.
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Martin O'Neill, the interim manager of Celtic Football Club, addressed the recent controversy surrounding the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) post-split fixtures on talkSPORT. He refuted conspiracy theories circulating among Hearts and Rangers supporters, explaining that the scheduling of the Celtic vs. Rangers match was influenced by a planned march in Glasgow. O'Neill emphasized that the final game against Hearts could be a 'dead rubber' if Celtic's performance in earlier matches does not meet expectations. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a balanced schedule with 19 home and 19 away games for each team. Meanwhile, Hearts manager downplayed the significance of where the matches are played, stating that the focus should be on playing the games regardless of location. As it stands, Celtic has four home games left and two away matches, having already played more away games than their rivals.
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The scheduling and outcomes of these matches could significantly influence Celtic's chances in the league, affecting fans and players alike.
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