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Martin helps Celtic move on from Nancy's difficult spell
Summary
Celtic beat Dundee United 4-0 at Parkhead under Martin O'Neill, with goals from Yang Hyun-jun, Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda. The win followed a turbulent period under former manager Wilfried Nancy and came amid ongoing fan unrest about the club board.
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Martin O'Neill returned to Celtic's dugout and oversaw a 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Parkhead. The match came after a turbulent spell under former manager Wilfried Nancy and public debate about tactics and club management. Goals from Yang Hyun-jun, Arne Engels, substitute Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda secured the win. Supporters sang O'Neill's name during the game, while some also chanted against the board and displayed a banner directed at interim chairman Brian Wilson.
Match details:
- Final score: Celtic 4, Dundee United 0.
- Goal scorers: Yang Hyun-jun, Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren (sub), Daizen Maeda.
- Celtic were listed in a 4-3-3 formation; Dundee United in a 5-3-2 formation; referee was Nick Walsh; booking: Julian Araujo; attendance reported as N/A.
- Julian Araujo made his first start and was booked after a foul on Will Ferry that VAR Andrew Dallas did not upgrade from yellow to red.
- Kieran Tierney played at left-back and was involved in the build-up to the first two goals; the Celtic starting line-up included several players with international caps.
- The article notes manager Martin O'Neill had called for significant transfer-market activity before the match.
Summary:
The win gave Celtic a clear result that eased immediate tensions around the club and brought a calmer atmosphere at Parkhead. However, supporter discontent with the board and questions about recruitment remain; undetermined at this time.
