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O'Neill defends McCowan's Celtic prospects despite current absence

Martin O'Neill insists midfielder Luke McCowan can still have a future at Celtic despite being frozen out. Rangers reached the League Cup final by beating Aberdeen, forcing Celtic into a fixture reshuffle, while St Johnstone earned a point at Kilmarnock despite playing with ten men.

By The UK Pulse Editorial Team·Source: BBC Sport··2 min read·How we work
Martin O'Neill

Manager Martin O'Neill has stated that midfielder Luke McCowan retains a pathway to a Celtic future, despite currently being sidelined from the squad, according to BBC Sport.

The Scottish football landscape continues to shift following Rangers' progression to next month's League Cup final after their victory over Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final. This result will necessitate a rescheduling of Celtic's league commitments to accommodate the fixture calendar.

In a separate development, BBC Sport reported that match-winner Ryan Naderi has assured Rangers supporters of the team's ambitions following his decisive goal in the semi-final triumph.

We're coming back here to win it
, the striker declared to the club's fanbase.

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Controversy surrounded Saturday's semi-final when pundits and former match officials criticised the decision to keep Rangers defender James Penrice on the pitch rather than issue a red card for his conduct during the encounter against Aberdeen.

Forward Haissem Hassan is focused on addressing concerns about his attacking productivity by accumulating goals and assists in a Celtic shirt, demonstrating his commitment to improving his output for the club.

At St Johnstone, manager Simo Valakari praised his team's resilience after they secured a point away at Kilmarnock despite playing with a numerical disadvantage. The side recovered from two separate deficits to draw 2-2 at Rugby Park, showcasing character and determination in difficult circumstances.

The Scottish football transfer window continues to generate speculation, with Manchester United reportedly making enquiries about striker Ivan Toney, while other clubs monitor available talent across the domestic and international markets.

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