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Celtic Signing Admits Fan Protests Affected Players in Heavy Home Defeat
Martin O’Neill criticized fan protests that disrupted play and defended goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel despite his errors contributing to Celtic’s 4-1 loss to Stuttgart.
- On Thursday, Celtic conceded soft goals as Kasper Schmeichel was jeered by supporters after a 4-1 loss at Celtic Park, with protesters throwing balls seconds after kickoff.
- Tension between the club and its ultras has spilled into matchday protests, as the Green Brigade ultras remain locked out after talks and supporters lobbed tennis balls onto the pitch.
- Key errors from Schmeichel's poor clearance and sloppy passes allowed Bilal El Khannouss and Jamie Leweling to score, with Leweling's effort bouncing through him for 3-1.
- With a return leg in Germany next week, O'Neill faces tough calls as fan pressure mounts and he defends Schmeichel, saying, `You're asking me a question here on Thursday night.`
- Beyond the result, the loss deepens a rift between fans and the Celtic board, as a series of high-profile protests in recent months have strained relations and Martin O'Neill said supporters' actions worked against his side.
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