Celtic manager Martin O’Neill admitted he didn’t learn much about his squad despite their hard-fought Scottish Cup win over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot. Only captain Callum McGregor kept his place from the midweek team, with several fringe players given opportunities, including Stephen Welsh, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, and Johnny Kenny.
Kenny opened the scoring after missing multiple chances, and substitute Sebastian Tounekti sealed the 2-0 win with a late curling strike. Fans at Rugby Park voiced their frustration with chants of “sign a player,” reflecting ongoing transfer window concerns.
O’Neill said: “We should have played much better. I’m not so sure I learned much more than I knew before,” highlighting that while the result was positive, questions about squad strength remain.
