Who Starts Celtic's Huge Night In Austria? | £40m Match, O'Neill's Transfer Latest & Squad Update
Aug 25, 2026 · 49m
Summary
Hosts John, Hamish, and Josh preview Celtic’s crucial Champions League playoff second leg against LASK, holding a 3-0 aggregate lead. They discuss Martin O’Neill’s focused mindset, Alistair Johnston’s hamstring injury, and the opportunity for young right-back Colby Donovan to start. The panel analyzes tactical setups, praises goalkeeper Sinisa Hajdari, and reflects on the club’s recent turnaround since a pivotal loss at Tannadice.
Topics discussed
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Champions League preview: Celtic vs LASK and past trauma
Josh McCaffrey live from Linz and LASK threat analysis
Martin O'Neill's focus and the significance of CL qualification
Team news: Alistair Johnston hamstring injury update
Right-back dilemma: Colby Donovan vs Anthony Ralston
Youth development debate and Colby Donovan's potential
Donovan's defensive skills and comparison to Kieran Tierney
Predicted starting XI and attacking options for tonight
Celtic's strong away record in Europe and tactical setup
Lineup surprises, Kasper Højlund, and Sinazalo praise
Local atmosphere: Renamed pub and fan expectations
Transfer market impact and hopes for Champions League phase
Reflections on the 13-game winning streak since Tannadice
Fan sentiment and the importance of an early goal
Tactical analysis: LASK's attacking approach and Celtic's response
Match predictions and plans for post-game reaction shows
Sign-off and final thoughts before the match
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