Big push for O'Neal to return from injury as hoops star

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Celtic and Martin O’Neill got optimistic information concerning Kieran Tierney’s harm following their Scottish Premiership win over Falkirk.

The Bhoys have been ruthless, sending Falkirk out in snug vogue and welcoming veteran supervisor O’Neill into the dugout in model. There was no denying that it was an ideal evening at Celtic Park, contemplating Shock League leaders Hearts additionally dropped factors with a 2-2 draw.

However off the pitch, issues are nonetheless not wanting up, with Celtic already struggling the primary blow of their seek for their subsequent supervisor. In response to Sky Sports activities’ Anthony Joseph, the Hoops’ pursuit of Ange Postecoglou is unlikely to progress for now.

The Australian was just lately sacked as supervisor of Nottingham Forest after simply 39 days in cost and was linked with a return to Celtic till experiences dispelled the rumors.

With their former supervisor sidelined for now, Parkhead chiefs should select from a shortlist of names, which reportedly contains Craig Bellamy and Kieran McKenna.

McKenna can be a very attention-grabbing alternative regardless of the Ipswich City aspect’s latest struggles. He famously led the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League, however final season noticed them instantly relegated. Now, a giant transfer might lastly happen.

Within the meantime, it’s O’Neill’s job to regular the ship and lead Celtic to the Scottish League Cup last, and Tierney’s return from harm will solely assist that intention.

Kieran Tierney set to return for Celtic vs Rangers

As O’Neill revealed, Tierney is predicted to return for Celtic’s recreation in opposition to Rangers this weekend after lacking the workforce’s 4-0 win over Falkirk. The left-back isn’t any stranger to harm issues, however he will not have to sit down out video games this time forward of an vital cup tie.

“He is feeling higher. I noticed him earlier than the sport and he is quite a bit higher than earlier than. He was scrunched up. He was stiff.”

The previous Arsenal defender’s return must be a right away increase for O’Neill. After all, in conditions like this and in Previous Agency derbies, his expertise alone proves essential.

Regardless of how a lot Celtic have struggled this season, Tierney is having fun with some much-needed stability. The Scot has began seven of the ten Scottish Premiership video games as he appears to be like to place his harm historical past behind him.

Described as “distinctive” by Rodgers in his first recreation in opposition to Celtic, Tierney is getting a second probability as an skilled member of O’Neill’s aspect. And that would begin with this weekend’s recreation in opposition to Rangers within the Scottish League Cup.