O'Neill takes responsibility after Celtic's latest European capitulation
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.
Celtic's failure to progress to the Champions League group stages is a significant blow to the club, both financially and in terms of prestige. The Scottish champions had shown promise in the competition last season, but this year's capitulation against LASK will be particularly galling given their four-goal aggregate lead from the first leg.
This latest setback will raise questions about the team's ability to compete at the highest level, and the pressure is likely to grow on manager Brendan Rodgers. Celtic's European performances have been inconsistent in recent years, and the club's fans will be concerned that they are not making sufficient progress in the competition. The financial implications of missing out on the Champions League group stages are also substantial, with the club likely to miss out on significant revenue.
Looking ahead, Celtic will need to regroup and focus on their domestic campaign, but the Champions League will remain a priority. The club will be keen to bounce back in Europe next season, and Rodgers will need to identify areas for improvement if they are to succeed. The Austrian side LASK will be the one to watch next, as they progress to the Champions League group stages and potentially cause an upset against more established opponents.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. BahaNews adds analysis for general news readers.