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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

Sponsor ads: Calci prediction market and Indeed jobs 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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