At half-time at Ibrox on Sunday, most had began to write down off Celtic’s title hopes.
O’Neill’s aspect had been heading for a second straight league defeat that might have left them 9 factors adrift off Hearts and 5 off Rangers.
Even with a recreation in hand, their possibilities 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 geared up at coping with the psychological side of a title battle.
Nevertheless, issues in regards to the crew’s efficiency stage will stay, even after a formidable fightback in Govan.
O’Neill’s aspect have now conceded the opening purpose in 5 of their previous seven video games throughout all competitions, securing victories in three of these 5 matches.
“Celtic had been to date second finest in that first half,” former Scotland winger Pat Nevin stated. “Rangers performed so beautifully effectively. That they had so many alternatives to make it three, which just about definitely would’ve killed it off.
“O’Neill made a few adjustments and people adjustments made an enormous distinction. The one factor you’ll say about this Celtic crew, 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
