At half-time at Ibrox on Sunday, most had began to write down off Celtic’s title hopes.
O’Neill’s facet had been heading for a second straight league defeat that may have left them 9 factors adrift off Hearts and 5 off Rangers.
Even with a sport in hand, their probabilities felt slim. Nevertheless, a rousing response from the reigning champions underlined their credentials.
So far as mentality goes, they’ve the supervisor and gamers most outfitted at coping with the psychological facet of a title combat.
Nevertheless, issues concerning the staff’s efficiency degree will stay, even after a formidable fightback in Govan.
O’Neill’s facet have now conceded the opening aim in 5 of their previous seven video games throughout all competitions, securing victories in three of these 5 matches.
“Celtic had been thus far second greatest in that first half,” former Scotland winger Pat Nevin mentioned. “Rangers performed so fantastically effectively. They’d so many alternatives to make it three, which nearly actually would’ve killed it off.
“O’Neill made a few adjustments and people adjustments made a large distinction. The one factor you’ll say about this Celtic staff, it does not matter the place they’re, they do not quit.”
Remaining opponents earlier than cut up: Aberdeen (A); Motherwell (H); Dundee Utd (A); Dundee (A); St Mirren (H).
Potential most factors haul: 85
