Martin O'Neill's private feelings on Celtic Champions League 'capitulation' revealed by his ally

The 74-year-old took responsibility for the collapse as he shielded the dressing room from stinging criticism

Celtic have now fallen short in their last six Champions League qualifying efforts following earlier defeats against Kairat Almaty, Midtjylland, Ferencvaros, Cluj and AEK Athens.

5-1 defeat sees Martin O’Neill’s Bhoys relegated to Europa League with loss of at least £17m in prizemoney

Celtic lose to Lask in qualifier from 4-0 up on aggregate ‘That’s my team and that’s my responsibility,’ O’Neill says Martin O’Neill has admitted Celtic’s Champions League qualifying collapse from 4-0 up ranks as one of his most painful nights as the club’s manager. Celtic held a four-goal aggregate lead against Lask

Celtic throw away a four-goal aggregate lead as they suffer a 5-4 defeat by Austrian side LASK to miss out on the Champions League for the second year in a row.