Martin O'Neill: Hearts' rise and Rangers' improvement must be 'a wake-up call' for Celtic as Hoops target 'big boost' with Old Firm cup win

Friday 6 March 2026 16:23, UK

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Rangers head coach Danny Rohl (R) and Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill shake hands during a Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park, on November 02, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

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