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Celtic manager Martin O’Neill admitted he gained little tactical insight from a laborious 1-0 Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot. Despite fielding a strong side, the Hoops struggled to break down the determined underdogs at Parkhead. O’Neill acknowledged that while the win provided match fitness, the tight scoreline against junior opposition offered few clues about his squad’s capabilities ahead of upcoming fixtures. The narrow escape highlighted the gap between the elite and grassroots game.
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